Sumter mayor announces citywide bulky-item pickup Feb. 3–7

Mayor David Merchant announced a citywide bulky-item and e-waste collection program set for Feb. 3–7, 2025, asking residents to place items at the curb by Feb. 2 so contractors can collect them.

The announcement, delivered directly to residents, said the program returns after a successful run last year and will remove items that are not handled by regular curbside service or seasonal leaf pickups. "Last year's junk removal was so popular, we're bringing it back February 3rd through the 7th, 2025," Merchant said.

Merchant listed examples of eligible items, saying the city will pick up "the bulky items, the couches, the chairs, the tires, e-waste." He clarified these are items that are not collected during "normal weekly curbside pickup or in our limited leaf seasonal trimmings pickup." The city will work with a third-party contractor to perform the collections across Sumter.

Residents were told to make sure all items are at the curb by Feb. 2 to be eligible for pickup. "All items need to be on the curb by February 2nd," Merchant said. For additional information and questions, Merchant directed residents to the program website: "If you have any other questions, you can go to KeepSumterClean.com."

The announcement does not specify limits per household, fees, or the contractor's name; those details were not provided in the recorded message. Residents seeking more details or clarifications should consult KeepSumterClean.com or contact the mayor's office.