Category: Engineering

Trash & Recycling Services Contractor Update

On By SIPOAIn Engineering, Trash & Recycling

SIPOA will be using a new service provider this year for trash, recycling, and yard debris pickup.  Beginning on February 2, 2026, Sandlapper Waste will provide trash and recycling collection services on Seabrook Island.  The collection schedule will be mostly the same, with yard debris collection being moved to Wednesday and Villa and Regime recycle pickup on Tuesdays.  The annual collection schedule is attached for your reference. 

  • January 26th will be the last day for trash pickup with our current provider, and they will be taking the trash carts away on this date. 
  • Most carts will be removed on January 26th, but some may not be removed until January 27th.
  • Please make sure your trash cart is placed on the curb regardless of whether it has trash in it or not on January 26th.
  • New trash carts will be delivered during the week of January 27th. 
  • The recycle carts will remain and will not be changed. 
  • Regimes with trash corrals and/or backdoor service will have new trash carts delivered during the week of January 27th as well.
  • If your trash cart is not picked up by January 27th, please email trash@sipoa.org and provide the address and location of the trash cart. 
  • The trash carts are 90-gallon size, which is the same size as the current carts.  This is the only size trash cart that will be provided by SIPOA; however, residents are allowed to use their own cart if they prefer a different size. 
  • ARC and the Town will suspend enforcement of trash carts being left on the curb during the week of 1-26-26.  Please plan to have your new cart stored properly by 2-1-26. 
  • The procedure for reporting any missed collection or requesting a new roll cart is still the same and all requests should be emailed to trash@sipoa.org. 
SIPOA 2026 Garbage Schedule

Trash & Recycling Services Contractor Update

On By SIPOAIn Engineering

SIPOA will be using a new service provider next year for trash, recycling, and yard debris pickup. Beginning February 1, 2026, Sandlapper Waste will provide trash and recycling collection services on Seabrook Island. The collection schedule will be mostly the same with yard debris collection being moved to Wednesday, and Villa and Regime recycle pickup on Tuesdays. The annual collection schedule can be found here for your reference.

Residents will receive a new trash roll cart during the week of January 27th. January 26 will be the last day for trash pickup with our current provider, and they will be taking the trash carts away on this date. The recycle carts will remain and will not be changed. New trash carts will be delivered during the week of January 27th. The procedure for reporting any missed collection or requesting a new roll cart is still the same, and all requests should be emailed to trash@sipoa.org.

Finger Lakes Stormwater Projects

On By SIPOAIn Engineering, GOMC

There will be two large stormwater projects taking place within the Finger Lakes drainage basin in early 2026. These projects were identified in the 2020 Island Wide Stormwater Master Plan. These projects will be the 9th and 10th projects completed that were identified for implementation from this master plan. The two projects are outlined below:

  • Finger Lakes Outfall Structure Replacement: The current outfall structure where water from the finger lakes discharges into the marsh is at the end of its design life and allows tidal flooding into the lake system during king tide events.  The structure and the discharge piping will be replaced with a new more resilient system that will prevent tidal flooding and provide automated control of the water level in the lake system.
  • Old Forest Culvert Replacement: Currently there is an 18” corrugated metal pipe that connects two of the Finger Lakes underneath Old Forest Dr.  This pipe is over 40 years old and is undersized.  It will be replaced with a new 4’ x 2’ box culvert that will provide additional flow capacity and a longer service life.

The work on Old Forest Lane requires the excavation and removal of pipe under the roadway. This will necessitate the closure of Old Forest Lane for a period of 8-10 weeks. Beginning on February 2, 2026, Old Forest Lane will be closed at the causeway. The anticipated reopening date is April 6, 2026. Some residents living on Old Forest Lane may have to detour from their normal route as shown in the figure below.

We will work to get this project completed as quickly as possible and restore the normal traffic pattern.

New Compost Location

On By SIPOAIn Compost, Engineering

Some renovations are underway at the recycle center this year. The compost bins have been relocated to the opposite side of the driveway, immediately adjacent to the Club laundry building. The new location is marked and will help reduce non-compost items being placed into the bins. We will also be adding lighting and additional cameras to help enforce illegal dumping at the recycling center.

Landscape Services Contractor Update

On By SIPOAIn Engineering

Next year, SIPOA will be working with a new landscape services provider. Beginning on January 1, 2026, Southern Legacy will begin landscaping services to maintain SIPOA properties.

SIPOA landscape services are currently 100% electric and Southern Legacy will continue using electric handheld equipment, mowers, and backpack blowers.

The staff at Southern Legacy have experience working on Seabrook Island, and we feel confident they will provide an excellent level of service to the island.

Oyster Catcher Marsh Outfall Excavation Project

On By SIPOAIn Engineering, GOMC

You may have noticed some white stakes in the marsh that can be seen from the bridge on Seabrook Island Road as you look toward Oyster Catcher. This is the alignment for the drainage channel that will be excavated in the marsh to promote positive drainage from the end of the stormwater pipe to the tidal channel. The alignment can be seen in the aerial image below. 

This channel existed when the stormwater piping was originally installed, but gradually filled in over time.  This is a maintenance project to ensure that stormwater on Oyster Catcher can drain effectively after a rain event.  It is scheduled to be completed in early 2026.

Fishing Line Recycling Stations

On By SIPOAIn Engineering, Environmental

SIPOA recently installed seven fishing line recycling stations throughout the island. The locations of these stations can be found below. The intent is to create awareness and encourage people to recycle used fishing line, rather than throw it in the trash or allow it to become litter.

The used fishing line is collected periodically and sent to a recycling center.

More information can be found here.

  • Lake House (near parking lot on Palmetto Lake)
  • Palmetto Lake (on the Seabrook Island Village side)
  • Crab Dock
  • Kayak Launch
  • Marshgate Fishing Area
  • End of Boardwalk 9 (at the beach)
  • End of Boardwalk 1 (at the beach)

Yellow-Legged Hornet Trapping

On By SIPOAIn Engineering, Environmental

You may notice some small plastic insect traps (see photos below) while you are out on the island over the next several months.

The Clemson Department of Plant Industries received a report of a yellow legged hornet that was found on Seabrook Island, and will be setting these traps and checking them on a regular basis.

The yellow legged hornet is an invasive species from Southeast Asia that was first identified in the United States in 2023. More information on this species can be found here.

Document sightings of yellow-legged hornets here.

If you see these traps, please do not disturb them so the investigation team can complete their work.

Any information on yellow legged hornet sightings can be reported to the Clemson Department of Plant Industries by emailing  ajf2@clemson.edu.

New Pumps at Stormwater Pump Station #1

On By SIPOAIn Engineering, GOMC

New pumps, motors, and controls were installed at stormwater pump station #1 last week. The old equipment was at the end of its useful life and was scheduled to be replaced this year.

These photos show one of the new pumps being lifted into place by a crane. There is also a photo of the two old pumps and motors that were removed lying on a trailer.

These pumps are 12 feet tall and pump water off of Seabrook Island Rd. near Coon Hollow Ln. after a rain event. These new pumps and controls will allow SIPOA to continue to provide resilient stormwater management in this area.

Adopt-A-Highway – 11/1/25

On By SIPOAIn Adopt a Highway, Engineering, Environmental

The next Adopt-A-Highway sweep will be Saturday, November 1, from 9:00am – 11:00am.

Come join us as we pick up litter along Betsy Kerrison Parkway. Meet at the Lake House around 8:45am. The litter sweep starts at 9:00am at the Lake House. Please bring gloves, long pants, and good walking shoes. Bags and pickup sticks will be provided. The Parkway has a paved sidewalk that will be used, and the pickup will last until 11:00am. Let’s keep the entryway to our island clean!

Questions or RSVP to Mary Gwyn at mkginmd@verizon.net (410) 991-3079.

Hope you will be able to join us!