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Waste Collection

Greater Greenville Sanitation services Travelers Rest residents within city limits. Trash, bulk, and yard waste are collected once a week. If you would like to start trash collection services please complete the Service Request Form and email it to [email protected].

Find your pickup dates by reviewing the Zone Map links below to find your street.

ZONE 1 MAP Pick-up Days: Monday, Garbage/Bulk | Wednesday, Yard/Green Debris

ZONE 2 MAP Pick-up Days: Tuesday: Garbage/Bulk | Thursday, Yard/Green Debris

New Customers
If your home or business is located within City limits you can request service by completing the Service Request Form and emailing it to [email protected].

Residential Waste and Recycling Locations

Food Lion Parking Lot (recycling drop off only)
148 Walnut Lane, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
24-hour access
Driving Directions

Echo Valley Residential Waste and Recycling Center
3705 Geer Highway, Marietta 29690
Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday
Driving Directions

Blackberry Valley Residential Waste and Recycling Center
409 Blackberry Valley Rd. Greenville, 29617
Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday
Driving Directions

Garbage Collection Guidelines:

  • Place containers at least 3 feet away from other carts at the curb
  • Cart handle should face the house with the container lid completely closed
  • Only Greater Greenville Sanitation (GGS) garbage carts will be serviced. Private containers not designed to be collected by GGS equipment will not be serviced
  • Carts requiring repair or replacement due to normal wear and tear will be made available at no extra charge
  • Lost or stolen containers will be replaced for a one-time $60 fee. Contact GGS customer service to request a cart. (contact information below)

Persons with Disabilities

Persons with disabilities must complete a “Special Service Form” filled out and signed by their physician to be approved for special service collection. Please contact GGS Customer Service for more information.

Greater Greenville Customer Service: Monday – Thursday 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Phone: 864.371.6142
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 864.232.7967
Web: www.ggsc.gov

Holiday Schedule:

The collection will occur on the next day following the holiday depending on the day of the week that the holiday occurs. For example, if a holiday falls on a Monday collection will occur on Tuesday. If a holiday occurs on a weekend collection schedule will not be affected.

Greater Greenville Sanitation observes the following holidays:

– New Year’s Day
– Martin Luther King Jr. Day
– Memorial Day
– Independence Day
– Labor Day
– Thanksgiving Day
– Christmas Day