South Charleston trash pickup: cost and carts
Trash service in South Charleston costs about $13 a month ($160 a year). Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
City of South Charleston. Billed by: City of South Charleston municipal service fee, $160 a year if paid in advance ($180 if paid in arrears), or $40 a quarter in advance.
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal service fee incl. garbage collection | $13.33 | $160 |
Fee also covers street maintenance and recreation programs. Very-low-income residents may qualify for a fee reduced to one quarter (city code 745.02).
How South Charleston compares with nearby cities
Trash, a month
The standard cart in each city. Cities that pay for trash through property tax are not listed.
Checked October 29, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.