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Residents urge fixes at recycling centers and call for rezoning pause
Summary
Two members of the public told Horry County Council on Nov. 18 that debris at recycling centers is damaging tires and urged using supervised community service at centers; another speaker urged a temporary halt to large‑tract rezoning to protect rural character.
During public input at the Nov. 18 Horry County Council meeting, two speakers pressed the council on local infrastructure and land‑use policy.
James Millward told the council he has had "8 flat tires" this year that he believes resulted from debris at a Socastee recycling center and proposed sending juveniles serving court‑ordered community service to assist at recycling centers on Saturdays under supervision. "I would be willing to pay for it," Millward said, adding his primary concern was liability for the county or businesses. The chair responded that a program like that already exists and could be expanded, and encouraged Millward to speak with county staff.
Stephanie Chiappetta criticized the Imagine 2040 plan, calling it "a joke because it's really not a plan," and argued the county and planning commission are rezoning to accommodate builders and developers. She cited a public statement that South Carolina Department of Transportation lacks funds to widen roads and asked whether Horry County could enact a temporary pause on large‑tract rezoning similar to an action taken in Mount Pleasant.
Why it matters: Public comments highlight community concerns about facility maintenance and perceived development pressures that intersect with county land‑use policy.
Next steps: Chair noted staff can follow up on existing programs and council members may raise policy options through committees or future agenda items; no formal direction or vote on the proposals was recorded in the transcript.
