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  CAUGHT GREEN HANDED

  Conway resident Arminda Hernandez was recently recognized as the August 2023 "Caught Green Handed" recipient.

  Click the following link for more info,
  Caught Green Handed August 2023 PDF

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  Recycling Grants Now Available

  The Horry County Solid Waste Authority (SWA) is accepting proposals from Horry County local governments, k-12 and higher learning institutions, private industries, homeowner associations, private business and non-profits for the implementation and/or expansion of waste reduction and/or recycling projects. Maximum Award: Up to $10,000 per local organization (limited quantities available). Apply July 1, 2023 ~ November 30, 2023.

  Click here to download an application.

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  RECYCLING STUDENT OF THE YEAR

  Congratulations to Stephanie Smyka from Riverside Elementary School for receiving the 2023 Recycling Student of the Year Award.

  Click the following link for more info,
  2023 Recycling Student PDF

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  The Solid Waste Authority is looking to recognize agencies/businesses/companies that practice reducing, reusing and recycling in their daily operations, promotes the conservation of natural resources and/or utilizes sustainable business practices. The SWA's Spotlight on Environmental Awareness (SEA) Program will recognize these businesses quarterly. Please contact us at info@solidwasteauthority.org and let us know of any business/company/agency whose business practices are "Protecting Tomorrow's Environment Today". Click here to view recipients of this recognition.

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  VISIT THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY

  The Horry County Solid Waste Authority offers facility tours of the Landfill, Material Recycling Facility and Recycling & Convenience Center to individuals and groups. These FREE tours are offered Monday through Friday at our location on Highway 90, outside of Conway. Please call 843-347-1651 to schedule a tour or obtain more information. To view a virtual tour of the Landfill and Material Recycling Facility, please click here.

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  Recycling Grants Now Available

  The Horry County Solid Waste Authority (SWA) is accepting proposals from Horry County local governments, k-12 and higher learning institutions, private industries, homeowner associations, private business and non-profits for the implementation and/or expansion of waste reduction and/or recycling projects. Maximum Award: Up to $10,000 per local organization (limited quantities available). Apply July 1, 2023 ~ November 30, 2023.

  Click here to download an application.

Solid Waste Management Plan

Review and download a copy of the 2018 Horry County Solid Waste Management Plan.

Solid Waste Management Plan DRAFT

Review and download a copy of the DRAFT 2022 Horry County Solid Waste Management Plan.

Disaster Debris Management Plan

Review and download a copy of the  2022 Horry County Disaster Debris Management Plan.

Waste Characterization Study

Review and download a copy of the  2019 Horry County Waste Characterization Study.

Recycling Handbook

Review and download a copy of the Recycling Guidebook.

SCDHEC Annual Progress Report

Review and/or download a copy of the SC Solid Waste Management Annual Progress Report.

HHW Collection

Dispose of your residential Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) at the Solid Waste Authority HHW Facility located at 1886 Highway 90 in Conway. The facility is open Tuesday & Thursday from 8AM-1PM (Call 843-458-7191 for service) and on Saturday's from 7AM-3PM. The facility is closed Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

This service is for residential HHW material only - no contractors or contractor vehicles will be accepted. Residents may dispose of a maximum of twenty (20) gallons of paint per month.  Call (843) 347-1651 for details.