FAQs

How can I receive immediate notices of street closures, garbage pickup schedule changes, or other important notices from Public Works, Police, Fire or City Hall via e-mail, web, or text message?

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How do I start garbage pickup?

• There is no charge for curb-side trash pick-up however, you must obtain a trash can from Public Works
• Please bring cash or check for $75 per can to City Hall at 918 N.E. Main Street, to obtain your can. Limit 2 cans per household.
• Each trash can is guaranteed for 10 years. Call us if your can becomes broken and we will repair or replace.
• See Trash Pickup tab for more information on our Sanitation Services.

How do I start recycling?

• It's simple.  To participate, you must register at City Hall or complete the on-line REGISTRATION FORM and bring it to City Hall along with your payment or mail it along with your check to: City of Simpsonville, 118 N.E. Main Street, Simpsonville, SC  29681. Make checks payable to The City of Simpsonville.  There is a one-time registration fee of $25 that covers the cost of your new 96 gallon recycling roll-cart.
• After you pay the registration fee, we will deliver your recyling roll-cart to you.
• The new recycling can belongs to you.  It has a 10 year warranty.  If it becomes defective due to a material defect or workmanship, the roll cart can be repaired or replaced at no charge.  There is a $75 fee for a replacement roll cart for any other reason.  Should you have a problem with your roll cart, call Public Works at 967-9531.
• Recyclables will be collected each week on your regular garbage collection day except on holidays.  See Trash Pickup tab for holiday schedule.
• (NOTE: We no longer collect materials placed in the old 18 gallon recycling bins)
• See the Recycling tab for more information conerning what will and will not be accepted in the recycling roll carts.

Do I need to register my dog?

Yes, dog registrations are required.

• All dogs within the City Limits must be registered
• Fees are $5.00 per dog yearly. The fee increases to $10 on March 1st. Go by City Hall to register your dog.
• See Animal Control tab for more information.

How do I dispose of electronic waste (i.e. computers, televisions, cell phones, printers)?

Electronic scrap is no longer accepted in the county landfill nor picked up by the City in most instances. See Recycling tab for more information of proper disposal of these items.

What do I do with yard waste?

• Always separate different types of debris into separate piles.
• Tree and shrub limbs, stumps, or logs must be between 1” to 6” in diameter and no longer than 6’ in length. Any limbs larger than these sizes are considered tree trunks and WILL NOT be handled by the City.
• Place materials at least 5’ behind the curb
• See Trash Pickup tab for more information.

Will my garbage/recyclables/brush/junk be collected on Holidays?

Garbage is not collected on holidays.

• See Trash Pickup  tab for Holiday Schedule.

Does the City remove construction debris?

Under no circumstances is construction debris (cabinets, windows, doors, lumber, brick, blocks,etc.) picked up by the City curb side.  See Debris & Large Items for details on collection procedures for these materials.

Is there a mosquito control program available?

Yes!  Mosquito control is provided in Simpsonville by Greenville County from June through September.  You must call them to request this service.  Call 467-5988 and leave a detailed message.

Do I need to pay a fee for connecting to City sewer or cutting City streets?

Yes!

Sewer tap fees. All new connections to City Sewer must pay sewer tap fees. These are:

• Residential - $525
• Commercial - $1,025

Street Cut Permit. Whenever public or private entities encroach upon City streets, curbs, rights of way or easements, and where the encroachment involves the cutting of streets or curbs, they must obtain a street cut permit at the cost of $500 each. Street Cut Permits must be obtained at City Hall.  Click this LINK to go to the City Forms page and select the ENCROACHMENTS/STREET CUT PERMIT FORM.  Complete the form and take to the clerk at City Hall.

Inspections – All utility work performed within the City Limits must be inspected and approved. For inspection, call 967-9531.

How do I file a service request?

Please click HERE to enter your service request.