The City of Rock Hill Public Works Department Solid Waste Services are divided into four major divisions:

• Residential Garbage
  Organic waste matter, both animal and vegetable, from kitchens composed primarily of waste food
• YardCart
  Holds grass clippings, small limbs, leaves  and other loose yard debris so automated trucks can pick it up at the curb
• Residential Recycling
  Reusable material not including garbage, refuse, or hazardous materials
• Curbside Bulky Items & Yard Debris
  Discarded household bulky items other than garbage and does not include business refuse or building materials
• Compost Center
  Recycling leaves, grass clippings, weeds, brush, kitchen scraps and other organic waste
• Commercial Garbage
  Modern, efficient bulk container collection system for businesses and industry

York County Convenience Centers accept all above items and also accept used motor oil, auto batteries and corrugated cardboard. There are 16 centers in the county—call 803/628-3181 for the one nearest you. 

Dead animals reported to Public Works Department will be picked up weekdays from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Live animals that are a nuisance should be reported to York County Animal Control, 803/628-3190.

Staff Contact
David Young
Solid Waste Services Superintendent
Phone: 803/329-7098 
Email: dyoung@cityofrockhill.com