Yard trimmings and bulk item collection

Columbia, SC bulk trash pickup

City of Columbia Public Works, Solid Waste Division · Some details are still being checked.

Who

Households inside the city limits that get city solid waste service.

How

Scheduled + on request. The city page says yard trimmings and bulk items are collected separately from the weekly roll cart. It does not give a bulk-pickup schedule; use the city's collection schedule lookup or call Solid Waste. Call Solid Waste to schedule.

Look up your schedule ↗ · Call 803-545-3800

Cost

The page lists bricks, concrete, other building materials, tree removal and lot clearing as subject to a charge. It does not state a price.

Checked

Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What they’ll take

“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.

Couch / furniture

Accepted

The city lists furniture, clothing and rigid plastics as bulk items.

Mattress

Call to confirm

Appliance

Call to confirm

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Call to confirm

Tire

Call to confirm

Yard waste

Accepted

Brush and branches

Limited

Branches under 6 feet. Tree removal and lot clearing are charged.

Construction debris

Extra fee

Bricks, concrete and building materials must be kept separate from yard waste and are charged.

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Household trash

Call to confirm

Set-out rules

Keep yard trimmings and bulk items out of the roll cart. Branches must be under 6 feet long.

Other options

Compost is available at the city facility on Humane Lane off Shop Road; call 803-545-3800 to schedule a pickup.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Columbia?

Households inside the city limits that get city solid waste service.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Columbia?

The city page says yard trimmings and bulk items are collected separately from the weekly roll cart. It does not give a bulk-pickup schedule; use the city's collection schedule lookup or call Solid Waste. Call Solid Waste to schedule.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Columbia?

The page lists bricks, concrete, other building materials, tree removal and lot clearing as subject to a charge. It does not state a price.

Sources

Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

Yard Trimmings (Columbia Public Works) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
Garbage Collection (Columbia Public Works) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026

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