Solid Waste Authority addresses residents’ concerns over proposed landfill expansion

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A proposed landfill expansion in Horry County has sparked controversy and environmental concerns among residents.

The Horry County Solid Waste Authority plans to expand its landfill by more than 400 acres around Sterritt Swamp, filling in over 100 acres of wetlands.

Residents fear the expansion could lead to pollutants in nearby water sources and increased flooding…

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