South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

S.C. Solid Waste Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011

The S.C. Solid Waste Annual Report for FY11 now is available online. This annual report includes a comprehensive overview of the amount and/or composition of waste that is recycled, disposed of and incinerated and the progress of the state and each county toward meeting the state's recycling and disposal goals. The latest report covers FY11 (July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011).

The report is available to view and print as PDF files. A printed version will be available -- in limited quantities -- in a few weeks. To request a printed copy, call 1-800-768-7348 or e-mail the Office.

E-scrap bill signed into law ...

House Bill 4093 was signed into law on May 19, 2010. The law bans consumers (i.e., those using computers for personal or home business use) from disposing of desktop and notebook computers, computer monitors, printers and televisions in landfills beginning July 1, 2011.

The law also includes provisions that require computer and television manufacturers to provide recovery programs for desktop and notebook computers, computer monitors, printers and televisions from consumers.

In addition to the recovery programs required by manufacturers, many retailers and local governments also offer recycling programs for electronics.

Recycling: Information for Local Decision Makers

Local programs are the backbone of recycling in South Carolina. Local decision makers – mayors, county administrators, managers, council members and other community leaders – play a crucial role in these programs.

Through their understanding, support and commitment, local decision makers can determine the success of their community’s recycling programs.This informative guide will help local decision makers build sustainable recycling programs.

While the environmental benefits of recycling are well recognized, what is less known is that recycling is an economic success story. By turning waste into valuable raw materials, recycling creates jobs throughout the process and adds significantly to the nation’s and South Carolina’s economy.

A green, clean community is a great place to live, work, raise a family and do business. Recycling is good for the environment, the economy and South Carolina.

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Green Purchasing Initiative

South Carolina state government seeks to further reduce the environmental and human health impacts of its operations by integrating environmental considerations into its procurement process. DHEC, in conjunction with the S.C. Budget and Control Board's Materials Management Office, has developed the Green Purchasing Initiative which recognizes the need to improve green purchasing practices when practicable and cost effective without reducing the safety or performance of a product or service.

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