Education and Outreach
Recycling & Waste Diversion
Recycling and waste reduction are two beneficial things we can do for our environment.
This web site provides information to all Beaufort County residents and visitors on how to recycle and where to recycle. We would be glad to provide your school or civic group with recycling education.
Recycling is a simple, everyday task we can all do to take care of our environment. We encourage you to Rethink, Reuse, Recycle, Reduce because it is everyone's Responsibility to Keep Beaufort County Beautiful !
How and Where to Recycle in Beaufort County
Convenience Centers are located all over Beaufort County for residents to dispose of waste and recyclables. Visit the interactive map to find directions, hours and more recycling information per specific center.
We host several Special Collection Events during the year. These events include paper shredding, electronics collections and household hazardous waste collections.
America Recycles Day Art Contest
Enter Date: November 3rd, 2023
America Recycles Day is November 15th, 2023. This day is nationally recognized to promote, educate, and celebrate recycling in the United States. America Recycles Day is a program of Keep America Beautiful. To celebrate America Recycles Day, Beaufort County Public Works, Solid Waste & Recycling Department is hosting the Annual America Recycles Day Billboard Contest. America Recycles Day Art Contest Form
Recycling & Composting at School
Recycling Presentation
Students will learn about recycling in Beaufort County and why recycling and waste reduction is important. Additionally, students will learn different methods to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Presentations last approximately 30 minutes and are a PowerPoint format, including hands on activities. To schedule a presentation in your school please contact our Recycling Coordinator, Chloee McGuigan at 843-255-2823. More information can be found in the lesson plan below.
Recycling Lesson Plan Attached Recycle Lesson Plan
Composting Presentation
Students will learn about composting in Beaufort County and why recycling organic matter is important. Additionally, students will learn different methods of composting and what ingredients will make the perfect compost recipe. Presentations last approximately 30 minutes and are a PowerPoint format, including hands on activities. To schedule a presentation in your school please contact our Recycling Coordinator, Chloee McGuigan at 843-255-2823. More information can be found in the lesson plan below.
Composting Lesson Plan Attached Compost Lesson Plan
Recycling & Composting Resources
Recycling at School | SCDHEC
https://scdhec.gov/environment/recycling-waste-reduction/recycling-school
Don't Waste Food SC | SCDHEC
https://scdhec.gov/environment/recycling-waste-reduction/dont-waste-food-sc
Recycle Right SC | SCDHEC
https://scdhec.gov/environment/recycling-waste-reduction/recycle-right-sc