Our Community

This page provides local community information.

Government Departments and Services

Richland County Ombudsman: (803) 929-6000

Education: Richland School District 2

Solid Waste / Recycling: Richland County Solid Waste and Recycling Division

Village Farm Collection Days: Garbage: Mondays | Yard Waste: Wednesdays | Recycling: Alternate Wednesdays

To request solid waste and recycling services, contact the Richland County Ombudsman, (803) 929-6000

C&D Landfill Drop-Off Center: 1070 Caughman Road North, Columbia, SC 29203 | M-F: 7am - 4:30pm Sa: 7am - 12:30pm

Clemson Road Recycling Site: 900 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229 | Tu, Th, F, Sa & Su: 9am - 6pm

Elected Officials

U.S. Senators (S.C.): Lindsay Graham, Tim Scott

U.S. Congressional District 2: Representative Joe Wilson

S.C. Senate District 22: SC Senate Representative Mia S. McLeod

S.C. House District 78: SC House Representative Beth E. Bernstein

Richland County Council District 10: Cheryl D. English

Richland County Sheriff Region 2

County Magistrate District: Pontiac | County Magistrate Judge Kela Evans Thomas