SDS Medical Waste Incinerator Property

Map this Property Address: West of Intersection of Mill and Jarrell Streets, Hampton, SC

Property Description: The property consists of approximately 4.56-acres of recently cleared land, including existing detention pond, and is zoned basic industrial. The property is easily accessible by Highway 601. Historically, the property was first developed in 1985 as a specialized waste incinerator by Southland. Shortly after beginning its operations the facility also began incinerating medical waste. The property and operations were purchased by Chambers Medical Technology of South Carolina in May 1991. SDS purchased the property and began site operations in November 1996. SDS was closed down by a SCDHEC Administrative Order in February 2002. SDS subsequently declared bankruptcy. SCDHEC referred the facility to the USEPA Emergency Response and Removal Branch to conduct a Removal Action. From February 2002 to January 2003, an USEPA contractor classified and removed potentially hazardous materials remaining at the facility. The incinerator facility remained vacant for several years until late 2007 when the Town of Hampton had the facility demolished. Prior to its development as an incinerator facility, the property was partially utilized for agricultural purposes and contained a small pond or wetland area.

Surrounding properties were historically utilized for agricultural, residential, and industrial purposes. Neighboring industrial uses have included a former truck repair facility, welding shop, a chemical manufacturing facility operated by Reichold Chemicals and Georgia Pacific, and an industrial laminates manufacturing facility that was operated by Plywood Plastics Corporation in 1942, Westinghouse Electric Co. in 1952, International Paper in 1995, and Nevamar in 2005.

The Phase II Environmental Site assessment has been completed and reports are being prepared. Check back soon for further updates on this property. 

Hampton Co Parcel # 119-05-01-003