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X-Ray Vendors Registered in South Carolina
The following businesses are registered with SCDES:, Class I - Direct Sale and Transfer of Radiation Machines and Machine Components, Class II - Installation, Assembly, Service, and Testing of Radiation Machines and Associated Components, Class II-A - Installation of Radiation Machines and Associated Machine Components, Class II-B - Servicing of Radiation Machines and Associated Machine Components, Class II-C - Perform "Equipment Performance Tests" as Outlined in RHB 4.2.16, Class III - Diagnostic Radiographic Facility and Shielding Design, Class IV - Non-Healing Arts Facility and Shielding Design and Area Radiation Survey, Class VI - Radiation Instrument Calibration, Class VII - Therapeutic Facility and Shielding Design, Area Radiation Surveys, or Calibration, Class VIII - General Health Physics Consulting, Non-Healing Arts, Class IX - General Health Physics Consulting, Healing ArtsWhere to Apply
Effective June 1, 2021, the Town of Moncks Corner located in Berkeley County will begin implementation of the South Carolina Stormwater Management and Sediment Reduction Program for land disturbance activities. The Town of Moncks Corner has received delegation under S.C. Regulation 72-300 to develop, implement, and enforce a program that includes the plan review and approval/disapproval, site…Help Document King Tides: How Your Photos Support Coastal Science
If you live along South Carolina’s coast: The last of 2025’s King Tides are predicted to occur this weekend. While this marks the end of this year’s events, it does not mean communities and individuals should ease up on their preparedness. These exceptionally high-water levels could present challenges to public safety and property. A serene landscape featuring a reflective marsh, a wooden walkway…Solid Waste Landfills and Structural Fill Regulation
How can I find out whether a landfill in my area is meeting the regulation requirements?, Your local environmental quality control office has an inspector who routinely inspects landfills in your area. The inspector has the most current knowledge of a landfill's compliance status. Every 5 years staff from the central office in Columbia review a landfill's file to include these inspection reports, as well as the facility's operation plan. Permits may be modified to accommodate needed…, Laws and Regulations, Regulation 61-107.19, Solid Waste Management: Solid Waste Landfills and Structural Fill, Contact, Marty Lindler , Director, (803) 898-0456SCDES Encourages Residents to Reduce Household Waste and Recycle Right this Holiday Season
Household waste can increase by 25% from Thanksgiving to New Year’s , FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 8, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) encourages residents to give the gift of sustainability this holiday season by making the effort to reduce waste through recycling, reuse, smart planning, and more. The holidays mean presents and food along with decorations, gift wrapping, parties, meals with family and friends –…, said Richard Chesley, Section Manager with the SCDES Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling, . “It doesn’t have to be that way. By making small changes, each of us can minimize our environmental footprints during the holidays to ensure a sustainable South Carolina." SCDES helps make recycling as easy as possible with several easy-to-use online resources, including the Recycle Here SC mobile phone app. This free app consolidates information for residents on what, where, and how to…, Be sure to recycle right. , Items placed in the recycling bin that can't be recycled in your local program are called “contamination.” If a load of recyclables has too much contamination, it gets thrown away instead of being recycled. Download the free Recycle Here SC phone app to get rid of the confusion about what to recycle. , Be mindful of hard-to-manage items., Some common items like lithium-ion batteries, electronics, and household hazardous waste can be recycled but should not go into your recycling bin. These items require special handling to make sure they don’t hurt people or the environment. Visit SCDES's webpage about recycling hard-to-manage items or call 1-800-768-7348. Learn about the safe handling and recycling of batteries at …, Keep it clean., Items you recycle are empty and relatively clean; no liquids, food or residue should go in your recycling bin. , Reduce and reuse. , Recycling is supported by reducing the amount of household waste that’s generated and by reusing or repurposing items. The Don’t Waste Food SC public education campaign, which is coordinated by SCDES, provides helpful resources to prevent food waste and save you money. The campaign encourages residents to prevent food waste and donate perishable food and non-perishable food to local food…, Meal planning., Only buying the amount of ingredients you need for each dish helps reduce food waste. , Do a head count., Knowing how many people to prepare food for helps reduce the amount of prepared but unneeded food. , Reusable containers for leftovers., Send your guests home with leftovers in a reusable container. This helps eliminate single-use materials like plastic wrap and keeps large quantities of food from going unused and spoiling in your fridge. , Composting., If you can’t donate or reuse your leftovers, another option is composting. Sending food waste to a composting facility or composting at home can improve soil health and structure, increase water retention, support native plants, and reduce the need for fertilizers and pesticides. “We can all take steps to reduce the amount of household waste that’s created during the holiday season, and doing…, Chesley said. , “Proper recycling and food waste reduction also supports SCDES in its everyday mission of protecting and preserving our state’s air, land, water and coastal resources now and for future generations.” More information about local recycling programs, proper recycling tips, and food waste reduction efforts are all available at des.sc.gov/recycling. ###Local Government Recycling: Professional Certification
SC Recycling Info:, (800) 768-7348 (toll-free), The S.C. Recycling Professionals Certification Program is a comprehensive professional development program targeting local government recycling coordinators and solid waste directors. The goal of the program is to provide these professionals with the background, information and tools to make recycling programs grow and improve as well as become more cost competitive and sustainable. A variety of…, Download the form, to document additional contact hours., Recycling Center Attendant Training, Recycling Center Attendant Trainings are available to local governments to ensure that best management practices are used and attendants have the latest information and customer service skills. The training, which is offered at NO COST, can be customized to each county or city's recycling program. Each attendant is given a certificate of completion and becomes eligible to be a Recycling Attendant…Data and Reports on Infectious Waste in S.C.
This report looks at the estimated amounts of infectious waste generated in the state in the past and offers an estimate of the amount of waste that may be generated in the state in the next year. 2018 - Infectious Waste Annual report Estimate 2019 - Infectious Waste Annual report Estimate 2020 - Infectious Waste Annual report Estimate 2021 - Infectious Waste Annual report Estimate 2022 -…SC Adopt-a-Stream
Gov. Henry McMaster Unveils Updated State Water Plan to Guide Long-term Protection of Water Resources
Collaborative Efforts Identify Key Updates for Sustainable Water Use, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:, Dec. 11, 2025, COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) Director Myra Reece today presented the updated South Carolina State Water Plan. Developed at the governor's direction by SCDES and the WaterSC Water Resources Working Group (WaterSC) and other key contributors from across the state, the updated plan focuses on the sustainable management of…, said Governor Henry McMaster., "This updated State Water Plan provides a clear, long-term strategy for maintaining reliable water supplies over the next 50 years. I am confident in the work SCDES and WaterSC have done to ensure South Carolina is prepared to meet the demands of today and tomorrow." To help ensure water resources are managed in the best interest of all South Carolinians, Gov. Henry McMaster proactively…, Our Water Future: The Leadership Guide to South Carolina’s Water Plan., "The updated State Water Plan isn’t just a report — it’s a roadmap that prepares us for growth, protects us in times of drought, and safeguards the water resources that sustain our way of life," , said Myra Reece, SCDES Director and Chair of WaterSC., "While South Carolina’s water resources are abundant, they are not limitless. If we continue to plan wisely and collaboratively, we will have the water we need to support our residents and economy for generations to come." This is the third version of the South Carolina State Water Plan. The previous two versions, developed in 1998 and updated in 2004, were written by the S.C. Department of…, said Director Reece., "While we achieved this important milestone for sustainable water use and protection, there is still work to be done as more and more people and businesses call South Carolina home. Our work to protect South Carolina’s water resources will continue." To learn more, visit des.sc.gov/WaterSC. ###