Q. What can I put in my recycling bin?
The city can recycle newspapers, magazines (no catalogs, junk mail, or telephone books), aluminum cans, glass (all kinds), plastics such as milk and soda containers and food cans.

Q. Where is the money going from the sale of recyclable materials?
The money goes into the general fund of the city to help defray the costs of the recycling program.

Q. I am elderly and not able to take my rollcart or recycling bin to the street. How will I get it there?
Contact West Columbia Sanitation Department at 796-8006 for information on special handling.

Q. What should I do if someone is taking items from my recycling bin after I have placed it on the street for pickup?
West Columbia has a city ordinance that makes it a misdemeanor to take items from a recycling bin. The bin and its contents become city property once it is placed on the street for pickup.

Q. Should I put my recycling bin out in the rain?
Yes. Your recycling bin has holes in the bottom for the water to drain. Putting it in the rain will not hurt the contents.

Q. Who should I call if my recycling bin is stolen?
West Columbia Sanitation Department at 796-8006 to report stolen bins or if you have questions about recycling.

Q. What if my collection day is a holiday?
If your collection day falls on a holiday, your garbage, recyclable items and yard trash will be picked up on Wednesday of the same week. Every resident has once-a-week pickup regardless of holidays.

Q. Will the city pick up appliances?
The City will pick up certain discarded appliances by special request.   Please call West Columbia Sanitation Department at 796-8006 for information about disposal.