Keeping Isle of Palms’ beaches clean, safe, and enjoyable for residents and visitors is a top priority of the City’s Public Works Department. To support this effort, the City is working to contract beach sanitation services to ensure garbage is collected efficiently and consistently throughout the island’s beach access network.
The selected contractor will be responsible for servicing approximately 65 waste containers located along 56 beach access paths. These containers range from 65- to 96-gallon garbage cans and play a vital role in helping maintain a clean shoreline and protecting our natural environment.
Multi-Can Locations
| Access Path Number | # of Cans at Street | # of Cans Behind Dune | Areas Served |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A | 2 | 1 | Serves 1A, 1B, and 2A |
| 3 | 2 | 2 | — |
| 5 | 2 | 2 | Emergency access |
| 7 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 9 | 2 | 2 | ADA access |
| Restroom Area | 2 | 3 | Includes walkway cans + behind building |
| Sea Cabins | 2 | 2 | At front of boardwalk |
| 21 | 2 | 2 | At the boardwalk |
| 25 | 3 | 3 | Emergency access |
| 31 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 34A | 2 | 2 | ADA access |
| 36A | 1 | 1 | — |
| 42 | 2 | 2 | ADA access |
| 46 | 2 | 1 | New boardwalk / ADA access |
| 52 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 53 | 2 | 2 | Emergency access |
Note: Black garbage cans are for beach garbage only- no household waste.
How To Report Overflowing Garbage Cans
To ensure a timely response, please do not call City Hall to report overflowing garbage cans. Contact the City's Public Works Department at (843) 886-8956 or Trident Waste at (843)
Dog Waste Station Locations
Leave Only Footprints
Help keep the island beautiful and thriving by remembering to leave only footprints. Everything you bring to the beach—chairs, toys, food, and trash—should leave with you. Pack in, pack out to protect our shoreline, wildlife, and the experience for everyone who visits.
Volunteer with the Isle of Palms Cleanup Crew
Check the crew's Facebook page for upcoming beach sweeps or contact Susan Hill Smith for more information: susanhillsmith@gmail.com.
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