Business Recycling
Why should my organization recycle?
Not only is it the right thing to do, it also can save you money in avoided disposal costs as well as possibly create new revenue through the sale of recovered material. No matter what type of organization you are, you can benefit from recycling.
The S.C. Smart Business Recycling Program - brought to you by a partnership between the Department of Health and Environmental Control's Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling and the SC Department of Commerce Recycling Market Development program - offers free, confidential, non-regulatory services including:
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site visits to assess reuse, waste reduction and recycling opportunities;
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technical assistance including telephone consultations and best management practices;
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research and contacts for potential markets, service providers and beneficial reuse;
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a state recognition program; and
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workshops.
Call 1-800-768-7348 or click here to learn more!
Support for SC Recycling Businesses
The SC Department of Commerce Recycling Market Development program provides support to South Carolina’s recycling businesses and industry. The state’s recycling industry boasts a $6.5 billion economic impact which has led to the development of an economic cluster formed to grow the industry in SC – this group is known as the Recycling Industry Group (RIG) and is supported by Recycling Market Development staff. Commerce staff helps new and existing industry with their economic development needs – recycling start-ups and expansions in South Carolina help support existing industry with feedstock. These jobs are green jobs and help support the local economy through taxes, stewardship, and quality of life for South Carolinians.
If you are interested in getting your South Carolina recycling business listed in the online recycling directory, please contact SC Commerce staff Tonya Lott at 803-737-0449 or tlott@sccommerce.com.
