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| Tuesday | 8:00 am | – | 4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am | – | 4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am | – | 4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am | – | 4:30 pm |
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Public Works
Contact: Jason Carraher, PE
Address 2120 E. Main St Dorchester SC 29437
Phone: 843-832-0070
Phone: 843-563-0070
Phone: 843-832-0064
Phone: 843-563-0064
Email: PublicWorks@DorchesterCountySC.gov
Website: Public Works Home
Website: Engineering
Website: Solid Waste & Recycling
Website: Operations
Website: Illegal Dumping
About Us
The Public Works Department oversees the engineering and maintenance of Dorchester County’s roads and drainage, provides recycling to all Dorchester County residents through the use of the County’s Convenience Sites, and ensures that all waste generated in Dorchester County is disposed of in accordance with state and federal law.
The Public Works Department is staffed by 73 full-time and 38 part-time staff members. Mr. Jason Carraher, PE has led the Public Works Department since 2014.
Engineering
The primary responsibilities of the Engineering Division is the implementation of the County Capital Projects that include roadway improvements, stormwater improvements, and engineering and construction oversight for new facilities.
Solid Waste & Recycling
The Solid Waste Division is responsible for maintaining the County Convenience Sites, and to ensure that all solid waste generated in Dorchester County is disposed of in accordance with State and Federal Laws.
Operations
The Operations Division maintains and repairs roads and drainage systems which have been accepted into the Dorchester County road maintenance system.
Illegal Dumping
The Solid Waste Environmental Services Officers are responsible for conducting investigations involving illegal dumping of any solid waste or other non-hazardous material on public and private property.
