Trash & Yard Waste Collection

PW Sanitation Reminders

BULK WASTE REMINDER

Not collected by the city:

Appliances
Mattresses & large furniture
Hazardous waste
Construction debris
Contractor rubbish
Excessive yard waste
Only items inside City-issued carts will be collected.

POSSIBLE REASONS FOR MISSED PICKUP

Cart too far from curb
Cart too close to obstacles
Vehicle blocking access
Cart overflowing
Cart set out late
Cart not facing roadway

💚 THANK YOU, FOUNTAIN INN!

Bulk Item Disposal Throughout the Year

If you need to dispose of bulk items outside of Spring Cleaning, please visit: 

 Simpsonville Residential Waste and Recycling Center 
📍 517 Hipps Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29680 

Laurens County Solid Waste (Laurens County Residents Only) 
📍 100 Landfill Rd, Laurens, SC 29360 

Normal Debris Pickup Guidelines 

Yard Debris Collection

The City of Fountain Inn provides weekly yard debris collection on your regular service day. No scheduling is required.

To ensure safe and efficient pickup, please follow the guidelines below:

Accepted Yard Waste

  • Tree limbs, branches, shrubbery, and other natural yard debris
  • Limbs must be no more than 6 feet in length and 6 inches in diameter

Preparation Guidelines

  • Place yard debris loose at the curb (no bags)
  • Create separate piles:
    • Limbs, branches, and sticks
    • Grass clippings and leaves
  • Place debris at the front corner of your property, near the street or public alley
  • Ensure piles are clear of obstructions (mailboxes, vehicles, etc.)

Items Not Collected

  • Bagged yard waste
  • Dirt, rocks, or mulch
  • Mixed piles of limbs and leaves/grass
  • Yard debris generated by commercial contractors
    • If work is completed by a tree service or contractor, removal is the responsibility of the property owner or contractor

Important Reminder

Yard debris that does not meet these guidelines may not be collected. 

Debris that does not meet these criteria will not be picked up.

🚫 Do NOT place yard waste in your trash container. 

🚫 NOT collected: 

  • White goods
  • Bulky waste
  • Hazardous waste
  • Construction debris
  • Commercial contractor rubbish
  • Excessive yard waste

Any materials outside of the container will not be picked up 

🛑 Reminder: All trash must be bagged before placing it in a container. 

Citing: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, 29 CFR 1910.1030, and Ord. No. 2018-009, Sec 16-4 and 16-23