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Beaufort County expands recycling, launches compost pilot; committee approves grants and compost equipment
Summary
Solid waste staff described new education tools, a local MRF contract, an e-waste scheduling pilot and a USDA-funded compost pilot. Committee approved a Palmetto Pride grant, a municipal waste contract renewal, compost-vessel purchase and other items.
Beaufort County solid waste staff on Feb. 18 briefed the Public Facilities Committee on recycling improvements, an e-waste drop-off pilot and a USDA-funded compost pilot that staff hope will begin food-waste collection at county convenience centers by November 2025.
Why it matters: County officials said the effort aims to reduce landfill tonnage, improve recycling quality and offer residents easier ways to recycle electronics and divert food waste. Staff also asked the committee to approve grants and purchases needed to launch the pilot.
Victoria Hoffman, the county solid waste and recycling program manager, summarized recent changes: the county has added a Recycle Coach education tool on the county website, switched to a new vendor for bulky waste processing to reduce hauling and handling costs, introduced an online scheduling option for e-waste drop-offs (replacing quarterly-only collection events) and contracted with i2Recycle for local MRF operations.
Hoffman described the USDA compost pilot grant the county received and the steps…
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