Georgetown officials ask public not to dump illegally

Georgetown authorities released a statement Saturday asking residents not to illegally dump waste on roadways and private property.

Officials said they are beginning to see instances of people illegally dumping unwanted items along roadways and private property as cleanup of flood-affected areas is beginning.

Georgetown officials said they wanted to remind the public that this is a crime, punishable by monetary fines, community service, or jail time.

“Waste should only be disposed of at designated sites. Residential waste including yard waste, tires and household waste can be disposed of at any of the county’s community recycling convenience centers. Twelve of the county’s 14 community convenience centers are open,” Jackie Broach, Georgetown County spokeswoman said.

The Dunbar and Browns Ferry centers are currently closed due to flooding, but the county’s landfill on Highway 51 is open, including until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Broach said. And that facility will accept all materials, including electronic waste, construction debris and household hazardous waste.

Residential debris of more than one pickup truck load should be taken to the landfill, which is is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., officials said.

For more information, including recycling convenience center hours, visit http://www.georgetowncountysc.org/recycling/.

This story was originally published October 10, 2015 at 2:56 PM with the headline "Georgetown officials ask public not to dump illegally."