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Electric and Gas:
South Carolina Electric and Gas Company (SCE&G), 554-7234. Deposit will vary depending on credit history, a deposit may be required and is refundable after one year of satisfactory payments. If you have had an account previously, your account may be handled differently. 

SCE&G offers a variety of electric rate plans to fit the way you use electricity. To see our current rate plans call (800) 251-7234.

Telephone:
BellSouth, 780-2355. Out of state, 800-336-0014. Deposit will vary depending on credit history.

Alternative: Access Communications 1-888-275-0777

Water:
Commissioners of Public Works, 727-6800, 103 St. Phillip Street. New account is $45-50. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Cable:
Comcast Cable, 554-4100. The cost is approx $50 per month for Preferred cable product. Customer Service Office in Westwood Plaza, 1816 Sam Rittenburg Blvd. Ask about different packages and specials.

Alternative: Knology Inc - 7.2 miles NW - 4506 Dorchester Rd, Charleston, 29405 - (843) 225-6100

Newspaper:
The Post and Courier, 722-2223, 134 Columbus Street.

Mail:

  US Post Office - 0.1 miles W - 83 Broad St, Charleston, 29401 - (843) 577-0690
US Post Office - 1.1 miles N - 557 E Bay St, Charleston, 29403 - (843) 722-3624
US Post Office - 3.0 miles SW - 579 Folly Rd, Charleston, 29412 - (843) 795-5006
 

Vehicle License Tags:
First, pay vehicle property tax by taking title or registration to County Auditor's Office, located at Meeting and Broad St. (958-4360); 3870 Leeds Ave. in North Charleston (746-3301); or 1189 Iron Bridge Rd. in Mt. Pleasant (856-1200).

Then go to Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office with title and property tax receipt and fill out Form 400 for tag. Offices located at 180 Lockwood Blvd. downtown; 3790 Leeds Ave.; and 1189 Iron Bridge Rd. DMV information line is 800-442-1368.

Charleston County - DMV - Monday through Friday  from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  3790 Leeds Avenue
North Charleston, SC  29405
(843) 740-6168 Open Saturday
Non-US Citizen Licensing
  Ashley Oaks Plaza
1119 G Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC  29407
(843) 769-5879  
  180 Lockwood Boulevard
Charleston, SC  29403
(843)727-6477  
  1189 Iron Bridge Road
Suite 500
Mt. Pleasant, SC  29466-7400
(843) 884-9760  
  8740 North Park Boulevard
North Charleston, SC  29406
(843) 953-6060 Dealer Central,
for automobile dealerships only
 

Driver's License:
Division of Motor Vehicles, 800-442-1368. Need Social Security card, out-of-state license, and proof of insurance. $12.50 charge. See DMV locations above.

Garbage:
Contact City of Charleston Sanitation, 724-7364, to get collection schedule for your area.

Recycling:
Contact Charleston County Solid Waste Recycling, 720-7111, for recycling calendar. Pick up recycling bin at 13 Romney Street.

 

 

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