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

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

Key Facts

Governing statute
S.C. Code 16-11-700
Under 15 lbs
$25-$100 + community service
15-500 lbs
$200-$500 fine
Over 500 lbs
$500-$1,000 or up to 1 year
Local enforcement
County Environmental Enforcement

Summary

Dumping litter or solid waste on public or private property you don't own is prohibited statewide under S.C. Code 16-11-700. Penalties start at a $25-$100 fine plus community service for under 15 pounds and rise to $500-$1,000 for over 500 pounds. County Environmental Enforcement handles litter control.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Spartanburg County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

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

Illegal dumping in South Carolina is prohibited by S.C. Code 16-11-700, which bars any person, from a vehicle or otherwise, from dumping, throwing, depositing, or discarding litter or other solid waste on waters or public or private property they do not own or have permission to use. A violation involving not more than 15 pounds is a misdemeanor fined $25-$100 (or up to 30 days) plus mandatory community service; 15-500 pounds raises the fine to $200-$500 with more community service; and over 500 pounds is fined $500-$1,000 or up to one year, with possible cleanup orders. Spartanburg County Environmental Enforcement enforces litter control in the unincorporated county.

Violations & Fines

$25-$100 fine plus community service (under 15 lbs); $200-$500 (15-500 lbs); $500-$1,000 or up to one year plus possible cleanup order (over 500 lbs), under S.C. Code 16-11-700.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the penalty for illegal dumping in South Carolina?
Under S.C. Code 16-11-700, fines run $25-$100 for under 15 pounds, $200-$500 for 15-500 pounds, and $500-$1,000 (or up to a year) for over 500 pounds, plus community service.
Who handles illegal dumping in Spartanburg County?
Spartanburg County Environmental Enforcement enforces litter control and property maintenance in the unincorporated county under state law and county ordinances.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Spartanburg County

Collection ScheduleSome RestrictionsBulk Item DisposalSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Quiet HoursSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Dog Leash LawsSome RestrictionsRecycling RequirementsSome RestrictionsPickup Rules & SchedulesSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Aircraft NoiseFew RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Barking DogsSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Exotic PetsHeavy Restrictions

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