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Simpsonville, SC Trash & Recycling: Illegal Dumping (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

State statute
SC Code 16-11-700 (litter)
Small dump (≤15 lbs)
$25–$100 + service
15–500 lbs
$200–$500 fine
Over 500 lbs
$500–$1,000, up to 1 year
Local enforcer
Simpsonville Codes Enforcement

Summary

Dumping litter or solid waste on public or private property is illegal statewide under SC Code 16-11-700, with fines starting at $25 and rising to $1,000-plus for large loads. Simpsonville Code Enforcement also cites illegal dumping locally.

A person, from a vehicle or otherwise, may not dump, throw, drop, deposit, discard, or otherwise dispose of litter or other solid waste... fined not less than twenty-five dollars and not more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days.

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Full Breakdown

Illegal dumping in Simpsonville is prohibited under both city code enforcement and South Carolina state law. Under SC Code 16-11-700, no person may dump, throw, drop, deposit, discard or otherwise dispose of litter or solid waste on public or private property without authorization. Penalties scale with weight: for loads of 15 pounds or less, $25-$100 plus community service; for 15-500 pounds, $200-$500; and for over 500 pounds, $500-$1,000 or up to a year in jail, plus removal orders. The SC Solid Waste Policy and Management Act (SC Code 44-96) adds separate misdemeanor penalties for unlawful disposal. Simpsonville's Codes Enforcement lists illegal dumping among the violations it actively addresses.

Violations & Fines

SC Code 16-11-700: $25-$100 (≤15 lbs), $200-$500 (15-500 lbs), or $500-$1,000 and up to one year (over 500 lbs), plus mandatory community service and cleanup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the penalty for illegal dumping in South Carolina?
Under SC Code 16-11-700, fines run $25-$100 for 15 pounds or less, $200-$500 for 15-500 pounds, and $500-$1,000 (up to a year in jail) for over 500 pounds.
Who enforces illegal dumping in Simpsonville?
Simpsonville's Codes Enforcement division addresses illegal dumping locally, and the offense is prosecutable under South Carolina litter and solid-waste statutes.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Simpsonville

Bulk Item DisposalSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Construction HoursSome RestrictionsRecycling RequirementsSome RestrictionsPickup Rules & SchedulesSome RestrictionsBin Placement RulesSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Barking DogsSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Vehicle NoiseSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Abandoned VehiclesSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Wildlife FeedingSome Restrictions

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