10/19 NEWSBREAK: New trash app to remind Charleston residents

The city of Charleston this week launched CHS Trash Tracker, a new mobile app that provides reminders to city residents about garbage, trash and street sweeping services.

“Here in the city, we’re committed to providing our residents with the highest quality service possible,” Mayor John Tecklenburg said. “And the launch of this new mobile app is the latest example of our ongoing efforts to make city programs – and the teams that deliver them – more efficient, reliable and accessible than ever.”

Residents can use the app to get information delivered by email, text or phone. The app allows users located in the city limits to enter their street address and access their area’s garbage and trash collection schedules, which can then be printed or synced with Apple, Google or Microsoft calendars.

In addition to regular service reminders, CHS TrashTracker also provides schedule change alerts and helpful information about other city services. The app also allows users to quickly and easily submit work order requests to various city departments.

Download: Via Apple or Android smartphones.

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