Bennett's Landfill – Financial Assurance for Solid Waste Facilities

This webpage is no longer maintained. It may be useful as background information or to provide a historical perspective on a topic or project.  

South Carolina's financial assurance provisions require facility or site owners/operators to demonstrate means to " ensure that the funds necessary to meet the costs of closure, post-closure and corrective action (for known releases) will be available whenever they are needed ."

Bennett's Landfill – Community Information

This webpage is no longer maintained. It may be useful as background information or to provide a historical perspective on a topic or project.  

DHEC's role is to protect public health and the environment in South Carolina. DHEC is aware of the concerns that many residents have expressed about how the landfill fire is impacting their lives. DHEC will continue to work closely with the Mayor of Lockhart for assistance in distributing information and meeting with local residents to hear their concerns first‐hand.