Helene Debris Update: SCDOT completes final debris pickup in many impacted counties and reminds others to put debris out to the curb now
January 16, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is making a final pass for debris in many impacted counties. Those counties are listed below and shown on the map. The counties currently in the final debris pickup phase include Abbeville, Anderson, Barnwell, Cherokee, Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Saluda and Union.
Since debris collection began following Hurricane Helene, SCDOT has collected more than 3 million cubic yards of debris.
SCDOT asks the community members in Aiken, Greenville, Laurens, Pickens and Spartanburg counties to continue piling debris on the side of the road, safely out of the roadway. Moving all remaining debris in these counties to the right of way by January 20 will allow crews to begin the final pass on debris pickup and expedite the cleanup process.
Residents who are having trouble getting debris to the right of way due to limited road frontage or debris blocking the way are encouraged to call us directly at 855-467-2368. SCDOT cannot enter private property to remove debris. SCDOT asks that if you encounter crews, please slow down and give them room to work.
The images show a debris management site in McCormick, South Carolina. There are more than 25 similar sites in impacted counties where debris is being moved to until it can be disposed.
About SCDOT
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is the state agency with oversight of South Carolina’s network of highways and bridges, including responsibilities such as planning, design, construction, financing, and roadway safety. To ensure the nation’s fourth-largest highway system is prepared to serve the needs of South Carolina’s growing economy and population, SCDOT has developed a Strategic 10-Year Plan that addresses improvements to the state’s highway and bridge systems. Learn more at scdot.org.
