If a holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the rest of the week will be pushed back a day. For example, for a Thursday holiday, service would be on Friday, and Friday service would be Saturday. For holidays on Saturday or Sunday, there are no delays.
Residential Waste Service in Town of Lexington, SC
Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste Pickup
Town of Lexington has partnered with WM to provide residential waste service that sets the standard for sustainable trash disposal and recycling.
Holiday Schedule
Check for holidays that may affect your service
Service Guides & Instructions
Service & Collection Information
A 96 gallon cart is provided for weekly trash collection. To view your specific service day, please click here, enter your address and select "Verify".
Container Setout Instructions
Place container on the street with wheels against the curb by 7 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. Keep container at least three (3) feet from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles that may prevent WM team members from picking it up.
How to Prepare Your Materials
All trash should be bagged. Do not overfill your container – the lid must close tightly. Overflow will not be collected.
What Belongs in Your Container
Acceptable items include standard household trash like food waste, chip bags, paper towels, plastic bags, and textiles (donate if lightly used).
Non-acceptable items include construction waste, auto parts, tires, household hazardous waste (paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste.
Set Up New Residential Service
For new service starts, please contact the Town of Lexington at 803-359-1027.
Report a Missed Pickup
If containers were curbside by the specified time and were not emptied, report a missed pickup by contacting the Town of Lexington at 803-359-1027.
Request an Additional Container
Additional carts are available. To change your service, call the Town of Lexington at 803-359-1027.
Request a Container Repair or Replacement
To request a container repair or replacement, please contact the Town of Lexington at 803-359-1027.
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Recycling 101
Watch Recycling 101 to learn about the Three Basic Rules of recycling:
- Recycle dry bottles, cans, paper and cardboard
- Keep food and liquid out of the recycling
- No loose plastic bags or film, and no bagged recyclables
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