South Carolina Department of Environmental Services Launches ‘Recycle Here SC’ App

SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): In South Carolina, recycling just got easier. The S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES), Palmetto Pride and the S.C. Beverage Association launched ‘Recycle Here SC’ mobile app, on Friday. This app will consolidate information for South Carolina residents on what, where and how to recycle different items at different locations across the state.

“…this new app-which is one of the first of its kind nationwide– will make access to recycling information more convenient, reduce confusion and lessen contamination of recyclable materials,” said Myra Reece, SCDES interim director.

The Recycle Here SC app lists all recycling programs in the state and allows residents to:

•          Search for recycling locations and programs within their counties;
•          Filter locations based on items needing to be recycled;
•          Search and sign up for notifications about special collection events (such as household hazardous waste take-back days, paper shredding days and electronic collection events);
•          Learn about recycling, composting, litter prevention and waste reduction programs led by SCDES and PalmettoPride; and
•          Find out how to properly dispose of other material.

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