Charleston Reporter

As Tropical Storm Debby moves north, the City of North Charleston’s Emergency Operations begin to wind down. City personnel continue to conduct damage assessments.

Mayor Reggie Burgess stated, “We are grateful that Tropical Storm Debby passed through North Charleston without causing significant damage. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our emergency personnel and essential workers who worked tirelessly throughout the storm to ensure the safety and well-being of our community. I also want to thank our residents for their cooperation and vigilance during this time. Your dedication, resilience, and community spirit are what make North Charleston strong."

"Our Public Works Department will be working diligently to collect roll carts that were missed due to the storm. We appreciate your patience as we address these challenges and strive to service all routes as promptly as possible.”

City Operations

All City of North Charleston offices will remain closed on Thursday, August 8, 2024. The City Council Meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 8 is canceled. All city operations will resume on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Trash Collection

Trash collection (roll carts) will resume on Friday, August 9, starting with Tuesday’s route. The Sanitation Division, along with our partners at Carolina Waste, will work through the weekend to complete as many routes as possible. Only roll carts will be serviced.

In Charleston County, Tuesday’s route will be collected on Friday; Wednesday’s route will be collected on Saturday; and Thursday’s route will be collected on Sunday.

In Dorchester County, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s routes will be collected on Friday; Thursday’s and Friday’s routes will be collected on Saturday.

Normal trash collection will resume on Monday, August 12.

Charleston County Convenience Sites and Recycling Centers will open on Friday, August 9. Dorchester County Convenience Centers are open today, August 8, 2024. For hours of operation, refer to the respective county websites.

Damage Assessments

Residents are urged to report any structural damage or water intrusion. Reports can be submitted at www.northcharleston.org/damages. City inspectors will visit affected properties to document damage and conduct life safety inspections. For properties with damage noted from initial assessments, inspectors will approach homes to perform a thorough evaluation.