Education and Outreach
Recycling & Waste Diversion
Recycling and waste reduction are two beneficial things we can do for our environment.
This web site provides information to all Beaufort County residents and visitors on how to recycle and where to recycle. We would be glad to provide your school or civic group with recycling education.
Recycling is a simple, everyday task we can all do to take care of our environment. We encourage you to Rethink, Reuse, Recycle, Reduce because it is everyone's Responsibility to Keep Beaufort County Beautiful !
How and Where to Recycle in Beaufort County
Convenience Centers are located all over Beaufort County for residents to dispose of waste and recyclables. Visit the interactive map to find directions, hours and more recycling information per specific center.
We host several Special Collection Events during the year. These events include paper shredding, electronics collections and household hazardous waste collections.
Action for A Cleaner Tomorrow (K-12)
"Action for a Cleaner Tomorrow" ("Action") is an award-winning, interdisciplinary, activity-based curriculum supplement that provides an introduction to solid waste, recycling and composting to kindergarten through eighth-grade students. It is the centerpiece of the Take Action SC Partnership. For more information, please visit Action for Cleaner Tomorrow (K-12) | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (sc.gov)
Recycling & Composting at School
Recycling Presentation
Students will learn about recycling in Beaufort County and why recycling and waste reduction is important. Additionally, students will learn different methods to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Presentations last approximately 30 minutes and are a PowerPoint format, including hands on activities. To schedule a presentation in your school please contact our Recycling Coordinator, Chloee McGuigan at 843-255-2823. More information can be found in the lesson plan below.
Recycling Lesson Plan Attached Recycle Lesson Plan
Composting Presentation
Students will learn about composting in Beaufort County and why recycling organic matter is important. Additionally, students will learn different methods of composting and what ingredients will make the perfect compost recipe. Presentations last approximately 30 minutes and are a PowerPoint format, including hands on activities. To schedule a presentation in your school please contact our Recycling Coordinator, Chloee McGuigan at 843-255-2823. More information can be found in the lesson plan below.
Composting Lesson Plan Attached Compost Lesson Plan
Recycling & Composting Resources
Recycling at School | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
Reducing Food Waste: A Guide for SC Schools
Recycling's Dirty Dozen Flyer (sc.gov)
What Can Recycled Items Become Flyer (sc.gov)
Be Battery Smart | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (sc.gov)
Composting: Simple Steps for Starting at Home (sc.gov)
Recycling Hard-to-Manage Items | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (sc.gov)