KIAWAH ISLAND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 . . . Waste Collection Days 2 . . . Waste Collection Yearly Calendar 3 . . . Annual Rates & Service Types 4 . . . Printable Recycling Infographic 5 . . . Brown Trash, HHW, & Paper Shred Days 6 . . . Maze of K’s Organizational Chart 7 . . . Go Green Composting Information 8 . . . Go Green Printable Infographic 9 . . . Billing & Contact Information
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2026 Waste Collection Days aAll recycling collected on Wednesday (curbside and backdoor) aYard debris collected every Thursday Monday Collection: 2nd Day service on Friday from May 1st to the Friday after Labor Day Airy Hall Amaranth Road Anhinga Court Angler Hall Arrowhead Hall Atlantic Beach Court Augusta National Bald Pate Bank Swallow Belmead Hall Berkshire Hall Bittern Court Bluebill Bobcat Lane Broomsedge Lane Bullrush Burroughs Hall Captain Maynard Island Catbrier Court Clay Hall Conifer Lane Cordgrass Court Cotton Hall Crested Flycatcher Cypress Cottage Lane David Street
Diodia Court Doral Open Duneside Road Dungannon Hall Eugenia Avenue Evening Bend Fiddlers Reach Fletcher Hall Friendfield Hall Flying Squirrel Gallinule Court Glen Abbey Glen Eagle Green Meadow Lane Green Winged Teal Road Greensward Road Halona Lane Kiawah Island Club Drive Kings Island Little Rabbit Low Oak Woods Road Marsh Hawk Lane Masters Court Murifield Lane Needlerush Road New Settlement Road
Nicklaus Lane Ocean Green Drive Old Dock Road Oyster Rake Painted Bunting Palm Warbler Road Pepper Vine Pine Siskin Pleasant Valley Red Bay Road Rhett’s Bluff Road River Marsh Lane Ruddy Turnstone Drive Ryder Cup Salt House Lane Salt Meadow Cove Saltgrass Court Sandwedge Court Scaup Court Sea Lavender Court Sea Marsh Drive Sea Myrtle Court Sea Rocket Court Shoolbred Court Shoveler Court Silver Moss Circle
Sparrow Hawk Road Spotted Sandpiper Court Summer Duck Way Summer Tanager Sundown Bend Sunlet Bend Surfscoter Lane Surfsong Road Surfwatch Drive Terrapin Court Thrasher Court Turnberry Turtle Beach Lane Vanderhorst House Vetch Court Walker Cup Warbler Court Winged Foot Woodcock Court Home Owners Association Greenslake Inlet Cove Night Heron Sparrow Pond Turtle Beach
Tuesday Collection: 2nd Day service on Friday from May 1st to Labor Day Armor Lane Avocet Lane Ballybunion Drive Bass Creek Lane Belted Kingfisher Road Black Duck Court Blue Heron Pond Road Bufflehead Drive Bull Thistle Lane Carolina Shores Lane Cedar Waxwing Chinaberry Road Club Cottage Lane Cormorant Island Lane Curlew Court Eagle Point Road Falcon Point Road Fish Hawk Lane Flyway Drive Forestay Court Fountain Grass Lane Front Nine Lane
Gadwall Lane Glossy Ibis Lane Goldeneye Drive Goldenrod Court Governor’s Drive Grey Fox Den Court Grey Widgeon Lane Helena Court High Dunes Lane Hooded Merganser Horned Grebe Court Jackstay Court Kill-Dee Court Little Bear Lane Marsh Edge Lane Marsh Cove Road Marsh Cottage Lane Marsh Elder Court Marsh Island Drive Marsh Wren Court Moon Tide Lane Ocean Course Drive
Ocean Marsh Road Ocean Oak Court Ocean Palm Court Osprey Cottage Lane Osprey Point Lane Otter Island Road Oyster Shell Road Persimmon Court Pete Dye Place Piping Plover Lane Red Cedar Lane Royal Beach Drive Ruddy Duck Salt Cedar Lane Sand Alley (during season 2x) Sand Fiddler Court Sanderling Court Savanna Point Court Saw Grass Lane Shell Creek Landing Skimmer Court Snowy Egret Lane
Spartina Court Summer Island Lane Sweet Grass Lane Sweet Gum Sweetspire Lane Tallow Tree Lane Terrapin Island Lane Treeduck Court Trumpet Creeper Victory Bay Lane Virginia Rail Road Wax Myrtle Court Whimbrel Road Yellow Throat Home Owners Association Marsh Cottage Sand Alley Beach Townhomes 2xwk (Friday Season)
2026 WASTE CALENDAR
No change in service
Yearly change of service request, accepted from May 1st to May 31st (Effective July 1st)
No change in service
No change in service
Yearly changes to trash service requested in May become effective July 1st.
Solid Waste Bills Mailed
No change in service
No change in service
HOLIDAY: NO CHANGE
HOLIDAY: TRIDENT CLOSED
RECYCLE DAY
YARD DEBRIS
+ XMAS TREES
BROWN TRASH
HHW & PAPER SHRED
2X WEEK BACKDOOR
SERVICE MOVED TO THE FOLLOWING DAY
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Residential Waste Collection | Annual Rates & Service Types Curbside Service $0
Includes curbside trash collection, recycling, and yard debris. Weekly on designated day. Additional 90-gal trash carts and recycling bins-$153 each
1x per week/ Back Door $349
Includes backdoor trash collection. Weekly on designated day with curbside recycling and curbside yard debris.
2x per week/ Back Door $469
Includes backdoor trash collection weekly on the designated day, plus additional collection on Fridays from May 1st - Labor Day. It also includes backdoor recycling and curbside yard debris. Additional 90-gal trash carts and recycling bins - $360 each
Required HOA Back Door $445
Includes backdoor trash collection weekly on the designated day, plus additional collection on Fridays from May 1st - Labor Day. It also includes backdoor recycling and curbside yard debris. Additional 90-gal trash carts and recycling bins - $360 each
Additional 90-gal trash carts and recycling bins - $300 each
Rental Property & Regimes | Annual Rates & Service Types
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Rental: 2x per week Back Door $757
Includes backdoor trash collection weekly on designated day, plus additional collection on Fridays from May 1st - Labor Day. It also includes backdoor recycling and curbside yard debris. Additional 90-gal trash carts and recycling bins - $360 each
HOA/ Rentals $733
Includes backdoor trash collection weekly on designated day, plus additional collection on Fridays from May 1st - Labor Day. It also includes backdoor recycling and curbside yard debris. Additional 90-gal trash carts and recycling bins - $360 each
Multi-family Regime Rentals $123
Includes once a week dumpster collection and recycling where applicable.
KIAWAH ISLAND SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING INFORMATION
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Quarterly Special Waste Collections The Town of Kiawah Island offers three additional forms of waste collection for Kiawah residents on a quarterly basis: • Brown Trash, • Household Hazardous/Electronic Waste (HHW), and • Paper Shredding.
Brown Trash
WHAT IS BROWN TRASH? These are metallic items that cannot be collected in regular waste or recycle collections due to restrictions imposed by the landfill. Metallic items cannot go into the incinerators, and therefore, must be placed in the landfill. 1. BROWN TRASH Brown Trash collection is included in the cost of curbside, backdoor, and Friday paidfor trash service. For Brown Trash days, residents are instructed to put items (see list on website) on the curb by 7:00 a.m. the morning of the event or the night before. If items are placed on the curb after 7:00 a.m. on the designated day, there is no guarantee they will be collected.
Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste
2. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS/ELECTRONIC WASTE (HHW) HHW collection takes place at Town Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Bring the appropriate items (see list on website) to the Town Hall parking lot at 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway for disposal on designated days. Below are things to consider before participating in the HHW collection: • HHW collection is for Kiawah residents only. • Strict hours! Don’t leave items at Town Hall or put items in their dumpsters before or after the event.
Paper Shred Days
Collection Schedule
3. SHRED DAYS Shred Days take place at Town Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on designated days. Bring your paper documents to the Town Hall parking lot at 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway for shredding.
2026 COLLECTION SCHEDULE
Brown Trash, Household Hazardous Waste, and Shred Collections: Thursday, Feb. 12 Thursday, May 7 Thursday, Sept. 24 Thursday, Dec. 10 Brown Trash: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (PLACE CURBSIDE) HHW: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (BRING HHW TO TOWN HALL) Shred Day: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (BRING PAPERS TO SHRED @ TOWN HALL)
Use QR code for list of recyclable items 5
For specific recyclable items, visit our webiste at kiawahisland.gov/household_hazardous_waste.php or use the QR code.
Incorporated in 1988, the Town of Kiawah Island (TOKI) is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of residents and visitors.
Incorporated in 1976, the Kiawah Island Community Association (KICA) is the primary property owners association on Kiawah composed of approximately 10,000 members.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort (KIGR) offers hotel accomodations, vacation rentals, dining, golf and racquet sports, and event facilities.
Kiawah Partners 1 Kiawah Island Parkway Kiawah Island, SC 29455 843.768.3400 kiawahisland.com
Kiawah Partners (KP) is a residential real estate developer on Kiawah Island and owns the Kiawah Island Club, which offers a diverse range of private dining and recreation facilities.
MANAGES AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Kiawah Island Golf Resort 1 Sanctuary Beach Drive Kiawah Island, SC 29455 843-768-2121 | 800-576-1570 kiawahresorts.com
MANAGES AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
KIAWAH ISLAND REAL ESTATE
Kiawah Island Community Association 23 Beachwalker Drive Kiawah Island, SC 29455 843-768-9194 kica.us
MANAGES AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
THE SANCTUARY
Town of Kiawah Island 4475 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy. Kiawah Island, SC 29455 843-768-9166 kiawahisland.gov
MANAGES AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR: KICA COMMON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE (ROADS, BRIDGES, LEISURE TRAILS,
WHAT IT’S KNOWN FOR:
THE TREEHOUSE ACTIVITY CENTER
GOVERNOR’S CLUB
WEST BEACH CONFERENCE CENTER
RECREATION/NATURE PROGRAMS
MULTIPLE RESTAURANTS
ROY BARTH TENNIS CENTER
5 GOLF COURSES
TOWN HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER BOARDWALKS, LAKES AND PONDS)
MAIN GATE SECURITY AND ACCESS ENFORCEMENT OF KICA RULES/COVENANTS SANDCASTLE CLUBHOUSE RHETT’S BLUFF BOAT LANDING EAGLE POINT BOAT LANDING CINDER CREEK PAVILION AND KAYAK LAUNCH
WHAT IT’S KNOWN FOR:
• Host of the 2012, 2021, and 2031 PGA Championships • Night Heron Park and Camp Kiawah • Mingo Point Oyster Roasts
• Land donation for MUSC Health Kiawah Partners Pavilion
• Developer of Ocean Park, The Settlement, Freshfields Village, Ocean Pines, and Front Nine Lane
WHAT IT’S KNOWN FOR:
KIAWAH ISLAND AND FRESHFIELDS VILLAGE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARDS
KIAWAH ISLAND CLUB • 2 GOLF COURSES AND CLUBHOUSES • 2 BEACH CLUBS AND THE MARSH HOUSE • SPORTS PAVILION AND SHOOTING RANGE • SPA
VILLA AND HOME VACATION RENTALS
BEACHWALKER DRIVE
KIAWAH ISLAND PARKWAY (BEFORE THE GATE) MUNICIPAL COURT PUBLIC SAFETY
CODE COMPLIANCE
LAND USE AND ZONING
BUSINESS LICENSING AND PERMITS SOLID WASTE COLLECTION EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BEACH/WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION
WHAT IT’S KNOWN FOR:
• Gate pass issuance • Live Beach Cam • Sandcastle events
@kiawahcommunity
@Kiawah Island Golf Resort
@kiawahresort
@kiawahresort
@kiawahislandsc
@kiawahislandsc
• Publisher of Legends Magazine
@kiawahcommunity
• Nature excursions
@townofkiawahisland
@kiawahcommunity
• Our World lecture series
@townofkiawah
• Beach Patrol • Wildlife research • Turtle Patrol • Shorebird Stewardship Program • Arts and Cultural events • Host of a Charleston Visitors Center
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Kiawah Island residents can recycle food scraps for FREE at participating compost collection sites on the island. The food scraps are then sent to the Bees Ferry Compost Facility, instead of the landfill, to be recycled into compost. Prior to signing up for this program, we encourage all interested residents to watch the video on our website to learn how our program works.
What is composting?
Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as food scraps, into a valuable soil amendment. The resulting decomposed matter is called compost. It is rich in nutrients and can be used as a natural fertilizer.
FOOD SCRAP DROP-OFF
What are the benefits of composting?
• Cuts down on trash and expenses. The Charleston region throws away more than 30,000 tons of food scraps each year and food scraps make up one quarter of the collected garbage. Composting saves space and taxpayer money needed for disposal in landfills. • Combats climate change. Food waste recycling will help meet area Climate Action Plan goals, reducing greenhouse gas emissions from landfills and protecting our air and water from pollution to fight climate change. • Protects against flooding. Compost nourishes soil for healthier parks and gardens and increases stormwater absorption capacity. • Saves plants and animals. Compost reduces the need for expensive and polluting chemical fertilizers, makes plants healthier, and can be used without harming wildlife or ecosystem health.
YES
NO
✓
Vegetables and fruits
✗
No raw meat
✓
Eggs and eggshells
✗
No plastic items
✓
Bread and dough
✗
No rubberbands or twist ties
✓
Pasta and grain
✗
✓
Coffee and tea: grounds and filters
No non-food items: wood, metal, glass, ceramics
✗
No yard debris
✗
No animal waste
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No fats, oils, or grease
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No non-compostable liquids
✗
No chemical cleaners
✓
Small amounts of water/juices
✓
Cooked meats and fish
✓
Bones and shells
✓
Dairy products
✓
Food-soiled paper products
✓
Processed foods
Does Kiawah Island have compost collection sites? Yes, Kiawah Island has a total of two compost collection sites:
Town Hall (4475 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy) Kestrel Court Recycling Center
How do I get access to the compost collection sites on Kiawah?
Kiawah Island residents must register their household and successfully complete a brief training. Upon registering, you will receive additional information and an access code which is required to drop off items at the compost collection sites.
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To sign up, and for more information, use the QR code or visit: kiawahisland.gov/compost.php
I have successfully completed the training and have my access code, now what? 1. COLLECT food scraps in a sealed container or store in a freezer. 2. DROP OFF your food scraps at a nearby collection site. Use your special access code to unlock compost bin. 3. RINSE your container. 4. REPEAT!
FOOD SCRAP DROP-OFF YES
NO
✓
Vegetables and fruits
✗
No raw meat
✓
Eggs and eggshells
✗
No plastic items
✓
Bread and dough
✗
No rubberbands or twist ties
✓
Pasta and grain
✗
✓
Coffee and tea: grounds and filters
No non-food items: wood, metal, glass, ceramics
✗
No yard debris
✗
No animal waste
✗
No fats, oils, or grease
✗
No non-compostable liquids
✗
No chemical cleaners
✓
Small amounts of water/juices
✓
Cooked meats and fish
✓
Bones and shells
✓
Dairy products
✓
Food-soiled paper products
✓
Processed foods
To sign up, and for more information, use the QR code or visit: kiawahisland.gov/compost.php
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Staying Connected with the Town E-newsletter
The Town of Kiawah Island is responsible for waste management on the island. To stay abreast of the latest news and updates, reminders, and schedule changes, we strongly encourage residents to subscribe to the Town’s weekly e-newsletter. Visit our website’s homepage and click on the envelope in the right-hand corner, or visit here.
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Billing, Concerns & Contact Information Waste Utility Billing
To establish or discontinue trash service, contact: Sherry Fortson, sfortson@kiawahisland.gov or (843) 768-5109. To make a trash service payment, pay online here or call (833) 212-7808.
Concerns
If your trash was not collected on your day of service, please call Julie Staradumsky at (843) 768-5105. Should you have to leave a message, please leave your name, phone number, address, and the specific problem the Town needs to address. For overall questions about the Town’s waste management program, call Brian Gottshalk, Public Works Director at (843) 768-5111.
Waste Services Website
For the most comprehensive information about solid waste services on Kiawah Island, please visit the website.