COLUMBIA – The last day for Hurricane Helene storm debris removal for residents of Richland County is Friday, Nov. 22.
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.
Residents also are reminded of the County’s limitations for yard waste collection:
- 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
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 also be dropped off at the Richland County C&D Landfill, 1070 Caughman Road N., Columbia.
The Department of Public Works and crews contracted with Richland County have removed 1,282,000 pounds of storm debris so far.