Charleston County makes it unlawful to let solid waste accumulate on any occupied or unoccupied lot in the unincorporated county, and owners have a standing duty to remove it as often as needed to prevent buildup.
Under Sec. 10-2(b), it is unlawful for any owner of an improved or unimproved lot in an unincorporated area to permit the accumulation of solid waste. Sec. 10-3(b) adds that it is the owner's duty to remove solid waste as often as may be necessary to prevent accumulation. Sec. 10-24 further requires every residential or commercial property owner to use an approved licensed or governmental solid-waste collection service (or an approved individual disposal plan). Loose garbage stored outside proper containers, overflowing bins, or piles left curbside between pickups can trigger enforcement. Household roll-cart and recycling-cart placement is handled separately under the county's collection rules.
Failure to remove accumulated solid waste after notice is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500 or up to 30 days, with each day a separate offense (Sec. 10-6).
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