Richland County provides update on storm debris removal efforts
November 15, 2024
Richland County advises residents that the last day for storm debris removal in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene will be Friday, Nov. 22.
The County’s Department of Public Works (DPW), which has worked diligently with curbside collection contractors to assist with cleanup, has recently noticed a significant and steady decrease in weather-related waste. DPW and crews contracted with Richland County have removed 1,282,000 pounds of storm debris so far.
Residents who still need help with debris removal should call the County Ombudsman’s Office at 803-929-6000 or email [email protected] with their location and the materials needing collection.
Residents also are reminded of the County’s limitations for yard waste collection. Those guidelines include:
- Organic materials only
- No dirt, sand, mulch or rock
- No tree limbs longer than 4 feet and no larger than 4 inches in diameter
- Quantities of waste no more than the equivalent of two 96-gallon roll carts or six yard waste bags each week
Additionally, residents who work with contracted landscaping services to remove debris should ensure those contractors properly dispose of large quantities of yard waste. Storm debris may be dropped off at the Richland County C&D Landfill, 1070 Caughman Road N., Columbia.
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