The governing body of any county may by ordinance or resolution provide that the county shall engage in the collection and disposal of solid waste. Such collection and disposal may be accomplished either by use of county employees and equipment or by contract with private agencies or municipalities of the county. Service charges may be levied against persons for whom collection services are provided whether such services are performed by the county, a municipality or a private agency.
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-55-1210
Counties may engage in collection and disposal of solid wastes; service charges
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case 623 F. Supp. 1505 - Savage v. Waste Management, Inc. (1985)
Most recently applied in SANDLANDS C & D, LLC v. County of Horry (September 2011)
1962 Code SECTION 32-1280.1; 1974 (58) 1941.
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