Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. Why is this new ordinance necessary?
  2. What is changing?
  3. I live within the limits of a city or town. Does this affect me?
  4. How is the annual solid waste fee assessed on multi-family dwellings?
  5. I contract with a household solid waste collection service. Can my annual solid waste fee be waived?
  6. Can I burn my household garbage?
  7. How does my business become a Licensed Household Solid Waste Collector?
  8. My Household Solid Waste Collector does not pick my trash up at least once per week. What do I do?
  9. Can my business use the collection sites?
  10. I collect garbage from others for a fee. Can I use the collection sites?
  11. Where can I find information regarding the locations and operating hours of County solid waste facilities?
  12. Am I allowed to leave a usable item at a collection site for someone else to take?
  13. Are all acceptable items collected at all collection sites?
  14. What are “effective means” for securing a load of waste?
  15. Can I be held responsible for infractions caused by another person driving my vehicle?
  16. How can those who litter or dump illegally be identified?
  17. Can I recycle?
  18. Where can I take old tires?
  19. Can I salvage usable tires from the scrap tire facility?
  20. Do I have to pay for yard waste disposal at the Beaufort County Landfill?
  21. How will the provisions of this ordinance be enforced?
  22. How do I report littering or illegal dumping?
  23. What penalties are there for violating the Ordinance?
  24. How do I get further information or clarification about the new Solid Waste Ordinance?
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