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Staff report: recycling logistics, tree giveaway totals and progress on wildlife certification
Summary
City staff clarified Pickens County recycling pickup procedures, reported 427 trees were given away at a recent distribution (about 1,400 trees distributed since 2022) and updated committee members on National Wildlife Federation certification points and certified parks.
Tony (city staff) gave a staff report clarifying local recycling procedures, recapped the tree-giveaway numbers and provided updates on wildlife-certification points and certified parks.
Recycling: Tony explained that Pickens County still recycles cardboard and plastics 1 and 2 via Public Works; residents can call Public Works to schedule cardboard pickup (staff said a 24–48 hour notice is typically required and pickups are usually on Fridays). The committee discussed ways to communicate recycling pickup schedules to residents, particularly those who mistakenly place cardboard with regular trash.
Trees and certification: Staff reported the city gave away 427 trees at the recent tree-distribution event and that, since 2022, the city has provided roughly 1,400 trees. Staff said about 100 trees had been planted on private/commercial properties through program efforts. Staff also reported that several parks (Ashley Dearing Park, Gateway Park, Mountain View Park and Clemson Park) have been certified under the wildlife- or park-certification program, and the city has 97 of 200 points toward a larger certification goal.
Why it matters: The updates document steady community engagement and measurable outputs — tree giveaways, park certifications and recycling collection clarification — which the committee framed as building blocks for broader outreach and habitat efforts.
Next steps: Staff will pursue clearer communications about cardboard pickup scheduling and consider targeted flyers for moving-in/moving-out households; staff will continue tree giveaways and coordinate recommended replanting guidance for property owners who lost trees in storms.
Ending: Committee members praised volunteers and partnership groups; staff will follow up on outreach materials and provide recommended planting lists and program coordination with Master Gardeners and Clemson Extension.
