Richland County, SC Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Place at
- Curb, nearest public road
- Out by
- 7:00 a.m. collection day
- In by
- 7:30 p.m. collection day
- Keep clear of
- Ditches, storm drains
- Code
- Sec. 12-20 / 12-22
Summary
In unincorporated Richland County, roll carts go at the curbside of the nearest public road by 7:00 a.m. on collection day and must be brought back in once emptied or by 7:30 p.m. Keep carts out of ditches and storm drains.
Roll Carts shall be placed at curbside of the nearest public road, no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection. Roll Carts shall be removed from the curbside by the residents once collection is complete or no later than 7:30 p.m.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-24: This supplement is current through Ordinance No. 033-25HR).
Full Breakdown
Richland County Code Sec. 12-20 requires the county roll cart to be placed at the curbside of the nearest public road no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection, and removed by the resident once collection is complete or no later than 7:30 p.m. The same timing applies to the recycling cart under Sec. 12-22. Carts should be positioned so trucks can service them and should not block the road, sidewalk, or a neighbor's access. The county's stormwater rules (Sec. 26-203) make it the owner's duty to keep yard trash and debris out of gutters, inlets, catch basins, and ditches, which also governs where carts and loose waste may sit.
Violations & Fines
Carts left at the curb past the removal deadline, or blocking rights-of-way, can prompt a code-enforcement notice; unresolved conditions may be cited under Chapter 12 with fines up to $500.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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