Moncks Corner To Provide Solid Waste Services Starting March 30

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – For the first time in fourteen years, the Town of Moncks Corner has a new solid waste provider – the Town of Moncks Corner.

The current contract with Republic Services ends in late March, and the town’s new trucks will roll out for the first time on March 30. Costs will remain the same for residential and small businesses, with larger businesses able to negotiate a fee with the provider of their choice.

“Republic Services has been a great partner for over a decade, but we felt it was time to bring trash service in-house. This allows us more flexibility to serve customers with special collection needs or following events such as hurricanes,” Mayor Michael Lockliear said.

The biggest change expected for residents would be adjustments to their days of service, as collections will run throughout the week. Residents are encouraged to follow the town on Facebook where information will be shared, including the new days of service.

“To be as efficient as possible, we will collect trash and debris four days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with bulk pick-up and holiday ‘catch-up’ days on Wednesdays,” Public Service Director Logan Faulkner explained. “Customers will be informed before the changeover takes effect in late March as to which day their trash is scheduled for collection.”

For larger businesses utilizing dumpsters, the town’s surcharge on dumpsters will come to an end following the April bill. Historically, the town negotiated a set fee with Republic for the first trash pick-up every week, with the fee placed on the Moncks Corner Public Service Commission bill.

With the end of the Republic contract, businesses are free to negotiate with any waste provider for dumpster service and the town will no longer be collecting the first pick-up fee, which averaged $18 per month.

The town will be hiring CDL Drivers to staff and drive the trucks, so anyone interested in these positions should visit the town’s website at:
www.monckscornersc.gov/employment.

For further information on the transition to local solid waste service, contact Doug Polen, Town Community Development Director, at 843-719-7913.

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