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Our Mission:  We will promote and protect the quality of life in Charleston
County by delivering services of value to the community.

Presentations and Tours

Charleston County encourages residents to learn more about recycling and waste by touring our facilities and hosting workshops and presentations.

Tours

Tours of the Recycling Center usually last about one hour. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes when walking around the Recycling Center. Safety glasses will be provided.

Tours of the Bees Ferry Landfill and the Compost Facility are also offered.

To schedule a tour, contact the Environmental Management Department at (843) 720-7111.
 

Presentations

Presentations are geared to the appropriate age level and are available on the following subjects:

• Recycling 101 - The how and whys (and why not more) of recycling.
   
• Paper Recycling - A look at the paper stream. Make paper from pulp.
   
• Where is Away? - Students examine their lunch and classroom's daily garbage production and are taught how to pack a waste-free lunch.
   
• Environmental Shopping - How to be a part of the solution. Play "musical resources" to learn how we all lose when resources are wasted.
   
• Producers, Consumers, Decomposers - Learn about composting, and set up a worm bin.

Individualized programs can be developed for your needs. Seasonal e-newsletters are prepared for principals and teachers.

To schedule a presentation, contact the Environmental Management Department at (843) 720-7111.