City of Charleston prepares for ‘Operation Move Out’ during lease turnover period

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The City of Charleston expects an increase of trash to appear on its roadways and sidewalks as many leases come to an end this summer.

‘Operation Move Out’ is an annual initiative that runs for five days, collecting trash daily on the peninsula. This year it begins on Jul. 31 and ends on Aug. 5 with no work being done on Sunday, Aug. 3.

“‘Operation Move Out’ is a proactive approach to helping keep our streets clean and safe during the transition with college students moving out of off-campus apartments, and then new students moving in,” Amy Southerland, director of livability and tourism, said…

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