South Carolina Freedom of Information Act

The South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws allowing any citizen to have access to certain public records with some exceptions.

In accordance with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, the Solid Waste Authority has 10 business days (excluding holidays and weekends) to respond to requests for records two (2) years old or less and 20 business days (excluding holidays and weekends) for requests over two (2) years old.

Please be aware that not all information is subject to disclosure. Information of a personal nature (social security numbers, driver's license numbers, etc...) and other specific information may be redacted. The Solid Waste Authority may deny a request based on exemptions as allowed by state law.

Cost - Section 30-4-30(b) S.C. Code of Laws, 1976, as amended

• Staff Time: $13.00 per hour
• Copies: $0.15 per page
• Engineering Design Drawings/Maps: Actual Cost of Reproduction

Cash or Money Order Accepted - No Personal Checks Accepted

All FOIA requests must be submitted in writing on the SWA FOIA Request Form and forwarded to the SWA Executive Director.

Click here to download a copy of the SWA FOIA Request Form.