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Featured Trash and recycling pickup in Greer: schedule, holidays and bulk pickup Greer trash goes out weekly, Monday to Friday by route. There is no curbside recycling; use the Buncombe Street center. Public Services: 864-848-2184. · 6 min read

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Greer Greer, Greenville County and the neighbors: who governs what How Greer fits into Greenville County and South Carolina: the city, the county, Greenville County School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what. 2 min read Property taxes Greenville County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal Greenville County tax bills for Greer homes go out in late October and are due Jan. 15. City of Greer total millage: 361.1. Tax Collector: 864-467-7050. · 6 min read Permits Building permits and zoning in Greer Greer permits are filed on eTRAKiT and run from City Hall, 301 E. Poinsett St. Permits: 864-848-2175. Planning Commission meets Monday, Oct. 19. · 6 min read Roads Greer road closures: no state work zones; US 29 safety plan 511SC lists no work zones on Greer's state roads this week. SCDOT's US 29 safety projects and I-85 study are still in planning, with no lanes closed. · 5 min read Housing Greer home prices and housing market The typical Greer home was worth $350,510 in August 2026, up 1.5% in a year and 82% since 2016, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. · 4 min read Schools Greer schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings Most of Greer is in Greenville County Schools; the Spartanburg County side is in District Five. 2026-27 breaks, enrollment and state ratings. 864-355-3100. · 5 min read Things to do Things to do in Greer this month: November 2026 Greer in November: Santa breakfast tickets Nov. 2, Trolls Jr. from Nov. 6, Chili Cookoff Nov. 15, Hollywild lights Nov. 20, Holiday Arts Fair Nov. 21. · 5 min read Voting Voting in Greenville County: registration, polling places and early voting Early voting in Greenville County runs Oct. 19-31, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., including a site in Greer. Election Day is Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 864-467-7250. · 5 min read Farmers markets Greer farmers markets Greer Farmers Market runs Sundays, April 26 to Oct. 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in City Park, and accepts SNAP. Next: Chili Cookoff Nov. 15, Christmas market Dec. 5-6. · 4 min read Parks Parks and trails in Greer Greer has 21 city parks, including City Park and Kids Planet, plus Greer CPW's Lake Robinson and Lake Cunningham. Parks and recreation: 864-848-2190. · 6 min read Restaurant inspections Restaurant inspection scores in Greenville County How Greer restaurant grades work: A is 88-100 points, B 78-87, C 77 or less. 83% of recent routine Greer inspections earned an A. State line: 803-896-0640. · 4 min read Business New businesses in Greer: October 2026 Greer openings for October 2026 from the Greater Greer Chamber's ribbon cuttings and city records. Business licenses: City Hall, 864-848-2150. · 4 min read Public notices Public notices in Greer and Greenville County Where to find Greer public notices: the S.C. Press Association's statewide site, City Council and zoning agendas, bids and the Oct. 19-20 county tax sale. · 4 min read City Hall Who to call at City Hall in Greer Greer City Hall, 301 E. Poinsett St.: 864-848-2150. Police non-emergency 864-848-2151, animal control 864-848-2160, Greer CPW utilities 864-848-5500. · 4 min read Power outage Power outages in Greer: who to call and outage maps Most of Greer gets power from Greer CPW: 864-848-5500, or report it in your CPW online account. Duke Energy customers: 800-769-3766 or text OUT to 57801. · 4 min read Population Greer population 2026: growth, age, income and housing Greer had 50,007 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up from 35,308 at the 2020 census. No South Carolina city added more people. · 5 min read History Greer history and landmarks Greer was incorporated March 25, 1876, around a railroad depot. Its National Register sites, the Greer Heritage Museum (free, 106 S. Main St.) and more. · 6 min read Moving Moving to Greer: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes New to Greer? Start power, water, sewer and gas with Greer CPW, get an S.C. driver's license and register your car within 45 days, and apply for the 4% tax rate. · 5 min read Transportation Getting around Greer: roads, transit, airport, parking Greer sits on I-85 next to GSP airport (Exit 57). Free downtown lots, a 210-space garage and the free Greer Station shuttle. Live traffic: 511sc.org. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Greer neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like Greer's 11 main residential areas, from downtown to Lake Robinson and Pelham: ZIP codes, zoned high schools and Zillow home values for each. · 8 min read Neighborhoods Abner Creek and Highway 101 South, Greer: homes and schools Greer's Abner Creek and Highway 101 South area, south of I-85 in Spartanburg County, is zoned for Abner Creek Academy, Abner Creek Middle and Byrnes High. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Burgiss Hills, Greer: homes, schools, parks and commute Burgiss Hills, north of Wade Hampton Boulevard on Greer's Greenville County side, is in ZIP 29651 and zoned for Greer Middle and Greer High. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Country Club Road area, Greer: homes, schools, parks and commute Greer's Country Club Road area, north of Wade Hampton Boulevard along Chandler Road, is in ZIP 29651 and zoned for Greer Middle and Greer High. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Downtown Greer: homes, schools, parks and commute Downtown Greer, the city's 167-acre Downtown character area around Trade Street, is zoned for Chandler Creek Elementary, Greer Middle and Greer High. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Hammett Bridge Road area, Greer: homes, schools, parks Greer's Hammett Bridge Road area, in the southwest between Brushy Creek Road and I-85, is home to Riverside High and Middle and Woodland Elementary. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Lake Cunningham area, Greer: homes, schools, parks and commute Greer's Lake Cunningham area, along SC 101 north of town, is in ZIP 29651 and zoned for Greer High, with Skyland or Crestview Elementary. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Lake Robinson area, Greer: homes, schools, parks and commute Greer's Lake Robinson area, at the south end of the city's reservoir, uses ZIP 29687 and is zoned for Mountain View Elementary and Blue Ridge Middle and High. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Pelham area, Greer: homes, schools, parks and commute Greer's Pelham area, south of I-85 along South Highway 14 in Spartanburg County, is mostly zoned for Woodland Elementary, Riverside Middle and Riverside High. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Suber Road area, Greer: homes, schools, parks and commute Greer's Suber Road area, west of downtown in Greenville County, is in ZIP 29650 and mostly zoned for Greer Middle and Greer High. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Sunnyside, Greer: homes, schools, parks and commute Sunnyside, northeast of downtown Greer in Spartanburg County, is mostly zoned for Crestview Elementary and Greer High; its east edge is in District 5. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Victor Heights, Greer: homes, schools, parks and commute Victor Heights, south and east of downtown Greer on both sides of the county line, is in ZIP 29651 and zoned for Greer Middle and Greer High. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Greer vs Lyman vs Greenville vs Mauldin: taxes, schools, home values Greer, Lyman, Greenville and Mauldin side by side: city tax levies, Zillow home values, Census income and commute, and high school ratings. · 7 min read Schools Greer public schools: every school, zone and report card The 15 public schools serving Greer, in two districts and two charters: addresses, grades, 2025-26 enrollment, state ratings. · 6 min read