Paper and cardboard take up almost half the space in a landfill. Businesses can recycle and save money on waste disposal costs. The Horry County Solid Waste Authority offers office paper recycling and cardboard recycling with free pickup service. Businesses can also go the extra mile to recycle other materials at work including bottles and cans as well as ink jet cartridges.

Before you start your business recycling program, a waste assessment will be scheduled to provide you with the best recycling options for your business. A waste assessment is an appointment that reviews your trash and identifies what can be reduced, reused and recycled. Please allow at least 30 minutes for this scheduled appointment. To learn more contact the Horry County Solid Waste Authority at (843) 347-1651 or email education@solidwasteauthority.org.

Cardboard collection services are free. Businesses pay to lease the cardboard container for $28 a month, plus tax. The cardboard container is an 8-yard size. Collection service depends upon the amount of cardboard generated, but each time it's picked up, it is free!

The Office Paper Recycling Program provides businesses in Horry County the opportunity to recycle office paper at no charge, with the purchase of a roll cart from the Horry County Solid Waste Authority. Collection service schedule will be determined on a per customer basis and remember the service of the container is provided at no cost.

The one-time cost of one 65-gallon roll cart is $45.17 total (tax is included). Payment options include cash, check or credit card (VISA and MasterCard are accepted). The roll cart will be delivered once payment is rendered. Purchase orders are not accepted.

The following types of paper are recycled through the Office Paper Recycling Program: copy paper, computer paper (all colors), sticky notes, stationary paper, envelopes (windows ok), carbonless paper, fax paper, and shredded paper. Tape and staples on the paper is ok.

For confidentially, we recommend that a business uses an office shredder. The shredded paper is recyclable; please place shredded paper in a clear bag and place inside the roll cart for collection.

For businesses that generate newspapers, magazines, bottles and cans, the Horry County Solid Waste Authority recommends taking these recyclables to the Materials Recycling Facility or for a small business, taking your recyclables to your nearest Recycling Center. The Horry County Solid Waste Authority is currently not equipped to collect newspaper, magazines, bottles or cans from businesses in Horry County.

Businesses can recycle printer cartridges through a postage-paid program. Just look for printer cartridge envelopes or drop-off boxes at local stores, such as Office Depot, Office Max, Wal-Mart or Best Buy, or contact the Horry County Solid Waste Authority at (843) 347-1651 for details.

For other items you can recycle, please visit the What Can I Recycle? page.