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Upcoming Meetings

Solid Waste Permit - Facility Issues Negotiation Process Meetings - In accordance with Section 44-98-470 of the SC Solid Waste Management Act of 1991, the Horry County Solid Waste Authority has initiated the Facility Issues Negotiation Process. Click here for more information on the upcoming meetings. Click here to download the presentation from the Opportunity to Engage in FIN Process Meeting held on January 14, 2022.

January Board Meeting - The January Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 10:30AM at the SWA Administrative Office located at 1886 Highway 90, Conway, SC. Click here for a copy of the Agenda. Click here to download the Agenda Packet.

All meetings will take place in person as well as via conference call. Limited seating for the public will be available. Those desiring to listen to the meeting in real time can call in to the conference call line at 843-646-0069 and use participant code 886283 to listen to the meeting.

Anyone interested in speaking during Public Input at the Board Meeting should contact Mrs. Esther Murphy to sign up for Public Input by 12:00Noon on Monday, January 24, 2022. Mrs. Murphy can be contacted via phone at 843-347-1651 or via email at emurphy@solidwasteauthority.org.

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CAUGHT GREEN HANDED

Conway area resident Emily Bishop was recently recognized as the December 2021 "Caught Green Handed" recipients.

Click the following link for more info,
Green Handed December 2021 PDF
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.
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.
BE ONE WHO MAKES A DIFFERENCE

The Horry County Solid Waste Authority wants to show you the positive impact on our environment if everyone in Horry County would start recycling just one item every day. Recycling conserves natural resources to help sustain the environment, saves energy and prevents pollution, and reduces the need for landfilling. Visit one of our 24 Recycling and Convenience Centers throughout the county today... for every one of our tomorrows.
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".

Solid Waste Management Plan

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

Disaster Debris Management Plan

Review and download a copy of the 2015 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.

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.