Moving companies in North Charleston, SC.

Local services and rules

Moving to North Charleston: who to call and what the city asks.

North Charleston lies within Dorchester, Berkeley and Charleston counties. The City's Sanitation Division will only pick up yard waste in paper bags for curbside pickup.

Roll carts and garbage collection day

The Sanitation Division handles garbage and trash removal for all areas within the City limits and the North Charleston District. Public Works at (843) 745-1026 gives the pickup day for an address. Trash and garbage are picked up curbside once a week, and the day depends on where in the city the household lives.

Household garbage goes in the roll cart containers provided by the City, set at street side before 7:00 am on collection day. A household may purchase one additional garbage roll cart for a one-time fee of $65.

Furniture, appliances and building materials at the curb

The City collects furniture and small amounts of construction debris at the curb when they are placed in a separate pile. The limit is a maximum of 90 gallons of building materials per pick up.

Appliances such as refrigerators and freezers are collected at the curb, but their doors must be removed first. The City does not pick up electronic waste such as TVs and computers.

Recycling in Charleston County and Dorchester County

Recycling in the parts of North Charleston that lie in Charleston County is collected curbside by Charleston County.

In the parts of North Charleston that lie in Dorchester County, recycling is picked up on the same day as garbage and yard waste. Residents there also drop off recyclables at the county's Convenience Sites.

Charleston County household hazardous waste

Charleston County Environmental Management has convenience centers where Charleston County residents can drop off household hazardous waste. Paint, paint thinner, rust remover, turpentine and furniture stripper can be recycled at any Charleston County convenience center.

North Charleston Sewer District and the $35.00 origin fee

Customers billed directly by North Charleston Sewer District start sewer service by filling out a New Customer Information Form. The district charges a $35.00 origin fee for new accounts.

If Charleston Water, Summerville CPW or the Town of Lincolnville is the water provider, the household contacts that provider to begin sewer service.

Property tax and voter registration by county

Property taxes for the City of North Charleston are billed and collected by the Charleston County and Dorchester County Auditors' and Treasurer's departments, depending on the county the household lives in. Property tax bill questions go to the Charleston County Treasurer at 843-958-4360 or the Dorchester County Treasurer at 843-832-0165, depending on the county the household lives in.

A new North Charleston resident registers to vote in the county where they live. The Berkeley County Board of Voter Registration is (843) 719-4056, Charleston County is (843) 744-8683 and Dorchester County is (843) 563-0132.

A Zone flood rules and roadside ditches

North Charleston says a property in an A Zone is within the Special Flood Hazard Area and could experience flooding. Flood insurance for buildings and contents is available for the City of North Charleston through the National Flood Insurance Program.

By city ordinance, open roadside ditches are the responsibility of the property owner.

Neighborhood representatives and the New Resident Guide

Each North Charleston neighborhood is represented by a designated Neighborhood President, City Council Member, and Mayor.

The City's New Resident Guide has a Utility Connection page with contact information for starting power, water, internet and cable service.