It is unlawful to dump garbage, debris, junk, appliances, or any solid waste anywhere in unincorporated Richland County except at an SCDHEC-approved landfill (Sec. 12-60). South Carolina's litter law (16-11-700) adds criminal fines that rise with the weight dumped.
Richland County Code Sec. 12-60 makes it unlawful for any person to dump, allow another to dump, or cause to be dumped garbage, debris, household trash, litter, junk, appliances, cans, bottles, paper, trees, limbs, stumps, brush, or any other solid waste anywhere in the unincorporated county except at an SCDHEC-approved landfill; an owner who fails to sufficiently limit access to a property where dumping occurs is deemed to be allowing it. Dumping into storm drains or conveyances is separately unlawful under the county's MS4 ordinance (Sec. 26-203). On top of the county rule, South Carolina Code 16-11-700 criminalizes dumping litter on public or private property statewide.
Under SC Code 16-11-700, dumping under 15 lbs is a misdemeanor fined $25-$100 plus 8 hours community service; 15-500 lbs, $200-$500; over 500 lbs, $500-$1,000. County citations add fines up to $500.
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