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Greenville County, SC Trash & Recycling: Illegal Dumping (2026)

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

Key Facts

County citation
Greenville County Code §9-122
State citation
SC Code §16-11-700
15 lbs or less
$25–$100 fine
15–500 lbs
$200–$500 fine
Over 500 lbs
$500–$1,000, up to 1 year jail

Summary

Dumping trash on public or private property in Greenville County is illegal under County Code §9-122 and South Carolina's litter law, SC Code §16-11-700. State penalties escalate by weight: up to $100 for 15 pounds or less, and $500–$1,000 plus up to a year in jail for more than 500

City-specific rules exist: Simpsonville has its own illegal dumping rules that differ from Greenville County's county-level regulations. If you live in Simpsonville, check the city-specific page instead.

A person, from a vehicle or otherwise, may not dump, throw, drop, deposit, discard, or otherwise dispose of litter or other solid waste... upon waters or public or private property in the State for which he is not the legal owner or a person otherwise granted permission by the legal owner.

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Full Breakdown

County Code §9-122 ('Litter Prohibited') makes it unlawful to dump, throw, drop, discard, deposit or otherwise dispose of litter or other solid waste on any public or private property in Greenville County except in containers or in a lawful manner. This mirrors South Carolina's statewide litter statute, SC Code §16-11-700, under which 'A person, from a vehicle or otherwise, may not dump, throw, drop, deposit, discard, or otherwise dispose of litter or other solid waste... upon waters or public or private property in the State for which he is not the legal owner or a person otherwise granted permission by the legal owner.' Penalties rise with the weight dumped.

Violations & Fines

Under §16-11-700: not more than 15 lbs, $25–$100 or up to 30 days plus community service; 15–500 lbs, $200–$500; more than 500 lbs, $500–$1,000, up to one year in jail, or both, plus cleanup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the penalty for illegal dumping in Greenville County?
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 with up to a year in jail for more than 500 pounds.
Who is responsible for litter dumped on my land?
County Code §9-123 places responsibility for removal on the property owner, unless the litter was placed there without the owner's knowledge or consent.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Greenville County

Bulk Item DisposalSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Dog Leash LawsSome RestrictionsRecycling RequirementsSome RestrictionsPickup Rules & SchedulesSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Vehicle NoiseSignificant RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Decibel LimitsSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Barking DogsSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Exotic PetsSignificant RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Mandatory Spay/NeuterLight Restrictions

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Illegal Dumping in Cities Across Greenville County

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