Colleges/universities have a unique opportunity to improve the community and help South Carolina achieve its recycling goals. SCDES’s Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (Office) provides assistance in establishing and enhancing recycling on college/university campuses.
Through its Recycle U program, the Office offers free, non-regulatory services including:
- site visits to assess waste reduction, reuse, and recycling successes and opportunities;
- technical assistance including phone/email consultations, research and contacts for potential markets, service providers, and beneficial reuse; and
- the S.C. Collegiate Recycling Professionals Certification and other workshops.
In addition, the Office supplies promotional artwork that can be customized for use on your campus, as well as Recycle Guys costumes for use at events.
Contact
For more information or to schedule a site visit, email us or call 1-800-768-7348.
Reporting
State-supported colleges and universities are required by law (S.C. Solid Waste Policy and Management Act of 1991)to report annual recycling and buying recycled activities to SCDES's Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling.
Reports are due by September 15 each year, and should be submitted on Re-TRAC Connect. See our worksheet for a tutorial on how to report using Re-TRAC Connect.
Helpful tips to track your material throughout the year:
- Guide to Tracking and Estimating Recycling Data (pdf)
- Volume to Weight Conversion Reference card
- Volume to Weight Conversion Table
Email us or call 800-768-7348 if you have questions or need assistance with tracking or reporting your data. The RecycleU program offers site visits to help assess the best practices in recycling and tracking data.