The S.C. Solid Waste Policy and Management Act of 1991 (Act) requires colleges/universities to purchase recycled, reusable and recyclable products whenever practical. The Act sets a state goal that 25 percent of purchases ...

This paper shows what kind of paper and cardboard items can be recycled in Georgetown County.

This gives statistics on carpet recycling in South Carolina.

Thousands of do-it-yourselfers in South Carolina change their own motor oil. If you’re one of them, you can help conserve a valuable resource and protect the environment by recycling used oil from your car, truck, motorcycle, ...

Did you know that about 30 percent of what South Carolinians throw away is yard trimmings and food waste? Composting is a simple way to waste less, save money and help protect the environment. Backyard compost bins are ...

This brochure explains proper management of construction debris. It also lists web addresses for contact and other information.

What you buy and how you shop is just as important as saving the things your recycling center takes. It is important when buying to make choices that support environmentally responsible products and packaging, make recycling ...

You’ve heard about it, but you are not really sure you want to do it. Well, here’s the dirt on composting. It’s simple to do. All you need to get started is a little time, a little space, a bin and a basic understanding ...

Grasscycling is recycling grass clippings by leaving them on your lawn instead of collecting them for disposal. Grasscycling is a practice that can help produce a healthy lawn while at the same time benefit you, your ...

Household products that are hazardous contain at least one hazardous substance – that is, any material that poses a threat to you or the environment. As a consumer, you might assume that a product is safe if it is for ...