Sanitation
American Waste Systems has the contract for household waste in the City of Marion. Sanitation bills are mailed by the 1st of each month. Payment is due by the 15th of each month.
For more information, you may contact AWS at 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET • POST OFFICE BOX 544 • MARION, SC • (843) 758-0159.
The bills are for services received the previous month (i.e., January's bill is for use from November 15th to December 15th). Charges are based on actual water consumption and the number of green roll-out carts at the residence.
If your payment is not received by the 25th, a $10 late charge will be added to your account. Cut-offs begin the first business morning following the 25th.
Garbage Collection:
This service is provided for IN city residents only. Garbage must be in a roll-cart issued by the City of Marion. This charge of $18.75 is included in your monthly bill.
A Recycling Center is on Bobby Gerald Parkway for city residents' use.
Garbage pickups are on staggered in the city. Pick up is as follows:
Monday for those living or working NORTH of McEachern Heights and Presbyterian Street and WEST of Main Street;
Tuesday for those living or working South of McEachern Heights and Presbyterian Street and WEST of Main Street;
Wednesday for those living or working NORTH of Godbold Street and EAST of Main Street; and
Thursday for those living and working SOUTH of Godbold Street and EAST of Main Street.
If your roll-out cart needs to be replaced, contact AWS at 843-758-0159.
For information about recycling, click here.
City of Marion Dumpsters
Rates effective Aug. 28, 2009; Rates vary with size of dumpster and number of pick-ups.
A size "2" dumpster with 1 pick-up/week is $79; and A size "2" dumpster with 2 pick-ups/week is $122.38.
A size "4" dumpster with 1 pick-up/week is $124.95; A size "4" dumpster with 2 pick-ups/week is $209.58; and A size "4" dumpster with 3 pick-ups/week is $294.03.
A size "6" dumpster with 1 pick-up/week is $169.89; and A size "6" dumpster with 2 pick-ups/week is $294.84.
A size "8" dumpster with 1 pick-up/week is $214.78; A size "8" dumpster with 2 pick-ups/week is $380.38; and A size "8" dumpster with 3 pick-ups/week is $547.57.
Removal of brush, limbs, furniture, appliances, etc:
Do not place items on water meters! Items must be picked up separately and cannot be mixed. Pick-up is from at the curb only. The City is not responsible for property damage.
No contract work will be picked up. The Contractor is responsible for removal.
AWS' In the Pink Campaign ...
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