Recycling

Center for Waste Minimization

The Center for Waste Minimization (CWM) is a free, non-regulatory waste advisory and assessment service of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) for new and existing businesses. The CWM provides technical assistance for the minimization of a plant’s waste streams through pollution prevention and waste minimization techniques, information and a library for proven waste reduction methods and a network of regional and national information centers of waste minimization.

The Center for Waste Minimization is located at the SC Department of Health & Environmental Control on 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Phone: (803) 898-3971.

Business Recycling Assistance Program

The Recycling Market Development program is managed within the South Carolina Department of Commerce as part of their existing business services. Their goal is to coordinate the activities of the Recycling Market Development Advisory Council (RMDAC). This program is a joint effort of three non-regulatory state organizations that are focused on providing technical assistance to companies in four areas: waste reduction, recycling, buying recycled material, and recycling markets/market development. The SCDOC staff provides business development, marketing, and technical assistance to businesses involved in processing or making products with recyclable materials. It also provides information to industries seeking recycling options for their waste by-products.

Additional information can be obtained at www.callsouthcarolina.com, or by contacting the S.C. Department of Commerce, P.O. Box 927, Columbia, SC 29202. Phone: (803) 737-0400.