Our offices will be closed Thursday, November 23, 2023, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Thursday’s trash collection will occur on Wednesday, November 22rd. If you have a Wastewater emergency, please call 843.795.2345.
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Tropical Storm Idalia | Solid Waste Schedule Update 2
Due to the impacts of Hurricane Idalia, the JIPSD Signal Point Operations will close at 1pm this afternoon Wednesday, August 30th. A planned reopening of the JIPSD Signal Point Operations is planned for noon Thursday, August 30th at noon – weather dependent.
The Solid Waste Department will run on a limited schedule on Wednesday, focusing on garbage collection and as much yard debris and bulk items as we can. We will evaluate the conditions Thursday morning and we are currently planning a delayed start, this is subject to change depending on conditions. If we cannot operate safely Thursday, garbage collection will take place on Friday September 1st. Please refrain from putting out large yard debris piles and bulk items out until after the storm passes. Also, all small debris MUST be bagged. Please don’t rake loose piles onto the road, they create a hazard during high winds. We will continue to monitor the conditions and post updates if the situation changes.
Tropical Storm Idalia | Solid Waste Schedule Update 1
Impacts from TS Idalia are expected to affect James Island Wednesday August 30th from midafternoon until the early morning hours on Thursday, August 31st. The Solid Waste Dept. will run on a limited schedule on Wednesday, focusing on garbage collection and as much yard debris and bulk items as we can. We will evaluate the conditions Thursday morning and we are currently planning a delayed start, this is subject to change depending on conditions. If we cannot operate safely Thursday, garbage collection will take place on Friday September 1st. Please refrain from putting out large yard debris piles and bulk items out until after the storm passes. Also, all small debris MUST be bagged. Please don’t rake loose piles onto the road, they create a hazard during high winds. We will continue to monitor the conditions and post updates if the situation changes. Please stay safe.
JIPSD will be closed Monday, September 4, 2023
Our offices will be closed Monday, September 4, 2023, in observance of Labor Day. During the holiday week, garbage and trash collection will occur one day later than your regular collection day. If you have a Wastewater emergency, please call 843.795.2345.
Sewer Expansion Community Meeting
Residents of the Up on the Hill Road, Oak Point and Clark’s Point communities are invited to attend a public information meeting concerning the sewer expansion project in your neighborhood. Representatives from the James Island Public Service District, Charleston Water System, City of Charleston, Town of James Island, Charleston County Public Works, Charleston Waterkeeper, SC Coastal Conservation League, and DHEC will be on site to present information and answer questions about the project. Parking will be available at the church and across the street at James Island Town Hall.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
First Baptist Church of James Island
1110 Camp Road, Charleston, SC 29412
Additional Information: Sewer Expansion Project