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. |
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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. |
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Recycling: Information for Local Decision Makers 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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For more information about recycling in South Carolina, please call 1-800-768-7348.
This Web page was last updated on October 28, 2011.







