County Residents Invited to Speak out and Learn More about New Stormwater Ordinances. The Forums will Address Buffers and the Bagging of Yard Debris.


During the month of September Richland County Government is hosting a series of public forums to educate citizens and address their concerns about propose ordinances intended to protect water quality in Richland County. During the forums, county staff will explain why the county is employing the use of buffers and proposing that yard debris (placed out for curbside collection) be bagged.

Meetings will be held each Thursday in September from 7:00pm-8:30pm at the following locations:
September 3 – Ballentine Community Center, 1009 Bickley Rd.
September 10 – Richland County Administration Building (4th Floor Training Room), 2020 Hampton St.
September 17 – Adult Activity Center, 7494 Parklane Rd.
September 24 – Region 1 Sheriff Substation (Lower Richland), 2615 Lower Richland Blvd.

For more information, contact the Richland County Office of Public Information at 803-576-2065 or e-mail pio@rcgov.us