How Do I Get Rid Of Horry County Solid Waste Authority
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The following are items that you may wish to recycle, but can't find a place. The Solid Waste Authority strives to find solutions for these types of items. For items not found on this list, please contact the SC Department Environmental Resources Recycling Office at (800) 768-7348 or click here for more information: Recycling & Waste Reduction | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
Conway National Bank is proud to serve as a drop-off location for those individuals wishing to retire their American flag. When the flag becomes worn, torn, faded or badly soiled, it is time to replace it with a new one, and the old one should be retired with all the dignity and respect befitting our nation's flag. Conway National Bank utilizes local patriotic organizations to conduct these emotional ceremonies, also known as "final honors". These ceremonies are performed with precision and care. Flags can be dropped off at any of CNB's fifteen (15) locations, Monday-Thursday, 9 am – 5 pm, and Friday, 9 am – 6 pm. For physical addresses for each of CNB's locations, please visit http://www.conwaynationalbank.com/news_events_au.cfm.
The Horry County Solid Waste Authority currently does not accept asbestos in the county landfill. For more information on how to get rid of asbestos properly, visit the following links for more information: mesothelioma.net/recycling-asbestos/ https://www.asbestos.net/asbestos/recycling/.
Lead-acid, alkaline, non-alkaline and rechargeable (Ni-Cad) batteries are accepted from residents (no businesses) at all of the SWA Recycling Centers. Alkaline batteries, which are regular household batteries, (AA, AAA, etc.) can be disposed of with your household garbage. In the past, alkaline batteries were of particular environmental concern because they contained mercury. However, in the past decade these particular batteries have been redesigned and no mercury is added. Another option is to consider buying rechargeable batteries to reduce your waste. Rechargeable batteries can be recycled at locations such as Batteries Plus and other major retailers (Lowe's, Best Buy, Home Depot, etc.) that participate in the Call2Recycle program. For more information, visit: Be Battery Smart | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services. For a drop off location near you, click here: Battery & Cellphone Dropoff Locations
Lithium-Ion batteries should NOT be disposed of in regular household garbage or recycling. All Lithium-Ion batteries must be removed prior to disposal of an item. In the event the item is sealed and battery cannot be removed, residents may take Lithium batteries to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility for proper disposal. Lithium Batteries are extremely dangerous if not properly managed and are highly flammable and have caused fires and explosions at solid waste facilities. Please click here for more information on lithium battery recycling: Lithium-Ion Batteries | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services.
If you are a contractor, please click here for more information on proper disposal: Contractor Battery Disposal
Bicycles
If the bicycle is in good working order, please consider donating it to "The Store" located at 1874 Hwy 90 or at select recycling centers with a "Store Drop Off" shed. For more information on "The Store" please click here: The Store. Otherwise, bicycles can be placed in the scrap metal container at recycling centers.
The SWA Landfill located at 1886 Hwy 90 will accept shingles, clean wood, concrete/asphalt and brick, mixed construction debris (insulation, wood, etc.), and land clearing debris. Please separate these items as they are listed above. Tipping fees can be found here: SWA Tipping fees
The SWA Public Education Dept. will accept these to aid in teaching the importance of reusing. Please drop off at 1886 Hwy 90 in Conway.
Check with your cell phone provider's local store for recycling services or large retail stores including Best Buy, Lowes, Home Depot, etc. Please visit the Call to Recycle website as well for specific locations: Battery & Cellphone Dropoff Locations
Residents (no businesses) may bring paint (up to 20 gallons) and household chemicals to the SWA's Household Hazardous Waste Facility Tuesday's and Thursday's from 8AM-1PM and on Saturday's from 7AM-12PM. This service is for residential HHW material only - no contractors or contractor vehicles will be accepted. This program does not include explosives, medical or radioactive wastes.
WHERE: SWA Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1886 Highway 90, Conway, SC. Please call (843) 347-1651 for details on business disposal.
Electronic Waste is defined as televisions, computer CPU's and monitors, printers, etc.
Residents living in the unincorporated areas of Horry County may recycle televisions, computer CPUs and monitors, printers, etc. at any SWA Recycling Center. Residents living in a municipality should contact their local municipality. The SWA encourages all to donate electronic items to a local charity if they are still in good condition. Visit the EPA website at https://www.epa.gov/recycle/electronics-donation-and-recycling for more information on donating and/or recycling electronic waste.
Businesses wishing to dispose of and/or recycle electronic waste should contact South Carolina DES. For more information, click here: SC DES Business Electronic Recycling
Clean each item. Items do not have to work, but make sure you have both lenses.
WHERE: The Lions Club collects eyeglasses and donates them to those who need them.
Fluorescent bulbs and fluorescent tube lighting can be disposed of as garbage. These materials are also accepted at Melton Electric located at 111 Jacob Lane in Myrtle Beach. RESIDENTS wishing to recycle their fluorescent lighting may use the SWA HHW Facility
Beginning in December 2022, the Horry County Solid Waste Authority initiated a pilot Food Waste Collection program. This is a free drop-off for residents at the Landfill Recycling Convenience Center located at 1886 Hwy 90 in Conway, the Carolina Forest Recycling Center located at 800 International Drive in Myrtle Beach, the Loris Recycling Convenience Center located at 1485 Business Hwy 9 East in Loris, the Jackson Bluff Recycling Convenience Center located at 175 Jackson Bluff Road in Conway, and the McDowell Shortcut Recycling Convenience Center located at 10622 McDowell Shortcut Road in Murrells Inlet.
The purpose of the pilot program is to divert food scraps from landfill disposal to the composting facility and to determine the receptiveness and feasibility of offering food scrap collection to residents through the County's 25 Recycling Convenience Centers. Click here for more information on the food waste pilot program: Food Waste Recycling Information
To divert food waste and reduce its impact on the environment, prioritize source reduction by planning meals and shopping strategically, storing food properly, using leftovers creatively, and composting food scraps. Donating excess food and exploring industrial uses like animal feed or biofuel production also contribute to food waste diversion. By implementing these strategies, you can significantly reduce food waste and make a positive impact on the environment and the community.
Residents can take items which are in good condition to The Store located at 1874 Hwy 90 or any "Store" drop-off locations at the following SWA Recycling Convenience Centers: Socastee, Loris, Homewood, Jackson Bluff, Mount Olive, Aynor, Scipio Lane, Carolina Forest and Dorman's Crossroads. You can choose to sell your item on popular social media sites such as Facebook Marketplace or donate the items to a charity. If the furniture is broken or not in good condition, residents living in the unincorporated areas of the county can place it in the Bulk Waste containers at any SWA Recycling Convenience Center. If you live within city limits, please contact your municipality.
Check to see if your office at work has prepaid mail-in bags to recycle empty printer cartridges. You can also setup a recycling program as a fundraiser for your school or business.
WHERE: Best Buy or Office Depot
Residents living in the unincorporated areas of Horry County may dispose of mattresses at any SWA Recycling Center. Residents living in a municipality should contact their local municipality.
Businesses wishing to dispose of mattresses should bring them to the landfill located at 1886 Highway 90, Conway, SC.
If you would like someone to come collect them for you, that is also an option. For more information visit https://www.1800gotjunk.com/us_en/what-we-take/mattress_disposal.
Packaging peanuts are made of Styrofoam, which is not recyclable in Horry County. One option is to ask a local mailing/shipping company if they could use packaging peanuts, otherwise they would go in the garbage.
Residents may bring paint and household chemicals to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility Tuesday and Thursday from 8AM-1PM and on Saturday from 7AM-12PM. This service is for residential HHW material only - no contractors or contractor vehicles will be accepted. Residents may dispose of a maximum of 20 gallons of paint per month. This program does not include explosives, medical or radioactive wastes. WHERE: SWA Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1886 Highway 90, Conway, SC. Please call (843) 347-1651 for details on business disposal.
The Horry County Solid Waste Authority does NOT offer a program for plastic bag recycling.
WHERE: Most local grocery and/or large retail or department stores recycle plastic bags. To find a drop-off location near you, please visit this link: Plastic Film Recycling Locations
Prescription drugs can be taken back to your pharmacy for disposal or take them to be disposed of at the Horry County ML Brown Public Safety Building located at 2560 Main Street, Conway, SC.
Many residents have medical conditions that require self-injections at home. Because of issues regarding safety and the spread of disease, the disposal of home-generated needles, syringes and lancets (or "sharps") has caused some concern among families and trash collection services as well as landfill and recycling staff. Home-generated sharps should be disposed of in an empty bleach or detergent bottle. First, place the free, warning sticker on the bottle and place the needles inside the bottle. Once the bottle is about 3/4 full, the cap should be tightly secured. Then discard the bottle in the household trash.
The Horry County Solid Waste Authority currently does not accept solar panels for disposal/recycling. Please visit SCDES website for more information on proper disposal: Solar Panels | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
Styrofoam (or EPS, also known as the foam version of #6 plastic) is NOT recyclable in Horry County. If you are in the unincorporated areas of Horry County and use the recycling centers, please place in bulk waste. If you are in the city limits, please contact your municipality.
If in good condition, textiles / clothing can be donated to retail stores that accept used clothing or sold in a yard sale, etc. Clothing collection boxes placed throughout Horry County are for textiles / clothing to be dropped off for recycling.
The SWA accepts wood pallets at the landfill for a tipping fee. Call (843) 347-1651 for more information. Wooden pallets can be used for a variety of DIY projects, such as building furniture, garden beds, or even a compost bin. You can also donate your unwanted pallets to local community groups or non-profit organizations that can use them for their own projects. For more information on recycling wood pallets, please click here: Wood Pallet Recycling
In addition to the options listed above, there are many charitable organizations that accept materials such as furniture, office equipment, appliances, books, and clothing for donation and reuse, such as, but not limited to those listed below. Another option is to set up an in-house "take it or leave it" area for surplus items that employees may find useful.
The Store
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles (SMART)
Solid Waste Information Exchange
