Due to escalating operating costs to County taxpayers and increasing traffic concerns, the Beaufort County Convenience Center system was evaluated and a series of changes and updates will begin Thursday, October 1.

Operating Hours at All Convenience Centers

Beginning October 1, operating hours will change to 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 

After researching the issue, it was determined that traffic during the final hour of current service equates to only 5.9% of total visits.

Beginning January 1, 2021

The Convenience Center on Hilton Head will remain open.

No commercial construction and demolition waste will be allowed at any County Convenience Center. Only residential construction and demolition waste will be accepted.

Two County Convenience Centers to Close

Gate Convenience Center (316 Castle Rock Road) and Pritchardville Convenience Center (270 Gibbet Road) will be closing permanently due to increased traffic demands at both locations, and necessary expansion, stormwater improvements and environmental concerns that cannot be addressed.

Both locations will close January 1, 2021.

Decal Required for Convenience Center Usage: Issued to County Residential Owners ONLY

The decal system is being introduced to prevent out-of-county abuse of our waste collection locations. Increased enforcement presence will be promoted to deter contractor use of County centers. 

One decal will be issued per Beaufort County property owner.

Each household will be allowed 2 visits per week to a Convenience Center.

Starting in mid-October, decal applications will be available at all County Convenience Centers for Beaufort County residents to fill out.

Residents may also obtain a barcode to use in addition to the physical copy through the BC Connect app. Decals will be required beginning January 1, 2021.

Property owners might also consider making arrangements for individual curbside collection from a permitted waste hauler of their choice and at their own expense.  

A list of these haulers is located here.

County Convenience Centers will remain fully staffed and staff will be available to help residents with questions and concerns. Convenience Center staff will be checking decals confirming only Beaufort County residential property owners are using the Convenience Centers.

All of these changes come after months of evaluation, public comment, County Council input and feedback, all with the goal of keeping County Convenience Centers safe, environmentally compliant, and easily accessible, while saving County taxpayers money. 

For questions, call the Beaufort County Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 843-255-2930.