Richland County provides update on storm debris removal efforts

Courtesy: Richland County press release

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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County is updating residents on the last day for storm debris removal after Hurricane Helene hit the Palmetto state in September.

The county says the last day for storm debris removal will be on Friday, Nov. 22.

The county’s Department of Public Works (DPW), and crews contracted with Richland County have removed 1,282,000 pounds of storm debris so far, according to a press release.

Residents who still need help with debris removal should call the County Ombudsman’s Office at 803-929-6000 or email ombudsman@richlandcountysc.gov with their location and the materials needing collection.

Additionally, residents 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

The county says people who work with contracted landscaping services to remove debris should ensure those contractors properly dispose of large quantities of yard waste.

Storm debris can be dropped off at the Richland County C&D Landfill on 1070 Caughman Road N.