Recycling

Center for Environmental Sustainability

The Center for Environmental Sustainability (CES) 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. When invited the CES can perform sustainability opportunities assessments to help facilities reduce their wastes and/or recycle by-products and provide information on pollution prevention.  The Center provides assistance in program areas including: stormwater, wastewater, hazardous waste, solid waste, emergency planning and community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), air permitting and underground storage tanks (UST).

The Center for Waste Minimization is located at the SC Department of Health & Environmental Control on 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Phone: (803) 896-8986.

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 http://www.recyclinginsc.com/, or by contacting the S.C. Department of Commerce, 1201 Main Street, Suite 1600 Columbia, SC 29201-3200. Phone:(803) 737-0400 Email: cfryer@sccommerce.com