Waste Collection & Recycling

Greater Greenville Sanitation (GGS) begins service in Travelers Rest, Monday, November 2, 2020.

If you are a current recycling customer, you will continue to use your 18-gallon recycling bin. If you would like to start recycling services or need to request a replacement bin, please complete the service request form and email it to [email protected].

For persons with a disability please see below for instructions on how to sign up for GGS’s Special Service program.

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

ZONE 1 MAP

ZONE 2 MAP

ZONE 1 PICK-UP DATES:
– Monday: Garbage/Bulk/Recycling
– Wednesday: Yard/Green Debris
ZONE 2 PICK-UP DATES:
– Tuesday: Garbage/Bulk/Recycling
– 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].

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)

Curbside Recycling

Order a Recycling Bin
GGS provides recycling bins to residents within city limits. To request a recycling bin please complete the Service Request Form and check the recycling box. Email the completed form to [email protected].

 Recycling Collection Guidelines:
Current recycling customers will continue to use their 18-gallon bin for collection.

• Recyclable items should be placed loose and only in the container provided
• Do not bag recyclables
• Flatten cardboard to allow for more space in the container

Acceptable Items:

• Paper
• Cardboard
• Aluminum/Steel
• Plastics #1 & #2

Items NOT accepted:

• Glass
• Plastics #3 – #7
• Ceramics, mirrors
• Clothing and footwear
• Snack or candy wrappers
• Extension cords or outside lights
• Styrofoam
• Plastic or disposal cups
• PVC pipes or tubing
• Household batteries

Doing our part to conserve

There are so many reasons why recycling is important. Here are just a few:

• Saves energy, prevents pollution and saves virgin materials used in the manufacturing process
• Decreases emissions of greenhouse gases
• Conserves natural resources
• Reduces the need for landfilling and incineration
• Sustains the environment for future generations

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:

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