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  • Retailer/Manufacturer Recycling Programs
    Here is a list of retailer and manufacturer recycling programs for computers, printers, televisions, cell phones and other unwanted electronics. Click on the name for more information about each recycling program. Programs vary on how they work and what is accepted. This list is not to be considered an endorsement of any retailer, manufacturer or program. Retailer programs AT&T Wireless …, Additional Recycling Options, Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Co., LLC (MRM): All MRM sites in South Carolina accept Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Quasar, Sharp, Toshiba, Technics and VIZIO brands of televisions and other electronics such as VCRs and DVDs at no charge. There may be a charge to recycle other electronic brands. More information is available.
  • Pee Dee Basin Planning Meetings
    Two public meetings were held on March 21 and March 22, 2022 to introduce the new Planning Framework to stakeholders. Formal Council meetings began in June, 2022. Agendas, presentations, meeting recordings, and meeting summaries can be accessed below., Planning Meetings
  • Construction & Demolition Debris - Builders/Contractors
    Builders Image, Construction & Demolition Debris - Builders/Contractors, Why reduce, reuse, repurpose, or recycle construction and demolition (C&D) debris? Responsible C&D debris management can result in the recovery of a considerable amount of material with both environmental and economic benefits.  The benefits may include: •    Conserving resources; •    Reducing waste; •    Lowering disposal costs; •    Reusing material on site or future project;   •    …, How to build a successful job site C&D debris recycling plan, . ,   •    South Carolina has more than 80 C&D debris recyclers,  , throughout the state. •    Additional resources can be found here. The first step in the sustainable management of material is prevention. Here are a few prevention recommendations: •    Re-evaluate estimates of material needed to ensure the correct amount. •    Buy material that is delivered in returnable containers or with minimal/no packaging. •    Ask suppliers to take back or buy back…
  • Construction & Demolition Debris - Residents
    Residents Image, Construction & Demolition Debris - Residents, Remodeling? Building? Tearing down? If you are, you have an opportunity to reduce the disposal of construction and demolition (C&D) debris by reusing, repurposing, and recycling. What are items that can be recovered? The list includes: •    Kitchen cabinets and sinks; •    Bathroom sinks, vanities, tubs, and toilets; •    Doors; •    Energy-efficient windows; •    Hardwood flooring; •    …, Tips when using a contractor:, Ask how much and what type of waste will be generated and how it will be managed. Can it be reused or recycled? Work out a plan. There are more than 80 C&D debris recyclers (PDF), throughout South Carolina.     , Tips for do-it-yourself projects:, Deconstruct:  Deconstruction is the careful dismantling of a building or room to salvage material that can be reused, repurposed, or recycled. Repurpose: Repurposing is the use of an item for a purpose other than its original intended use. It can be done by modifying an item to fit a new use or by using the item in a new way (e.g., converting a door into a table). Donate: There are non-profit…, Additional Information, Landscaping Material Many county programs have composting or mulching operations and may accept landscape waste. Learn what options are available in your community . Paint Paint has the most recovery opportunities. If usable, try to donate to a school, non-profit, or other group. Some counties accept latex-based and/or oil-based paint for reuse or recycling. If the paint cannot be used, donated,…
  • Phase 1 Jurisdictional Lines Review Public Hearing
    The SC Department of Environmental Services's Bureau of Coastal Management (SCDES BCM) will hold an in-person public hearing on the proposed beachfront jurisdictional lines (baseline and setback line) for Phase 1 beaches (Daufuskie Island, Hilton Head Island, Bay Point Island, St. Phillips Island, Little Capers Island, Pritchards Island, Fripp Island, Hunting Island, and Harbor Island), on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6pm at the Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center located at 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC 29909.  Prior to the public hearing, the Department will host an open house session from 5-6pm to meet with attendees one-on-one and answer questions. The Department will give a presentation at 6pm, followed by public comment. Proposed baseline and setback lines for Phase…, https://gis.des.sc.gov/shoreline/, .
  • Sewee Landing
  • Sewee Landing Public Meeting & Hearing
    SCDES will hold a combination public meeting and public hearing on November 6, 2025, to accept oral and written comments on the proposed NPDES Stormwater permit application from Mungo Homes, . The meeting/hearing will be held at Berkeley Electric District Office, North 7200, US-17 in Awendaw, SC 29429. The public meeting will be held from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, with the public hearing beginning at 7:00 PM.  This notice provides additional opportunity for public participation and community engagement as the previous public meeting and hearing on September 29, 2025 were affected by forecasts…, Public Notice, Fact Sheet, Submit a Comment If you would like to submit a comment regarding this NPDES Stormwater Permit and CZC Certification, please click here . The comment period is open until Nov. 16, 2025. 
  • Enforcing SC's Coastal Protection Laws
    The, South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Act, was passed by the 1977 General Assembly of South Carolina to provide for the protection and enhancement of South Carolina's coastal resources. Under the Act, SCDES has direct statutory authority within the eight coastal counties (Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry and Jasper) for all structures and alterations within the critical area, including coastal waters…, General Enforcement Process, A project is considered to be in violation if the structure or activity exceeds the scope of the issued permit, does not comply with specifications and/or conditions outlined in the permit, is not permitted as required or is otherwise prohibited by statute. As part of a comprehensive enforcement process, SCDES BCM may require individuals to perform the following: Stop work under a Cease and…, Report possible violations of the SC Coastal Zone Management Act, Resources, Uniform Enforcement Policy for SCDES-BCM, Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands Act, Civil Penalty Information
  • Bureau of Coastal Management Compliance & Enforcement
  • SCDES Publishes Proposed Phase I Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines Prior to Public Hearing, Welcomes Public Review and Input
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Oct. 17, 2025  CHARLESTON, S.C. — Today, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) published proposed updates to the State Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines for Phase I beaches as part of the agency’s 2024-2027 jurisdictional lines review cycle. These jurisdictional lines enable SCDES to implement laws and regulations that support the state's beachfront…, The proposed line updates provided today are for Phase I beaches, which include Daufuskie Island, Hilton Head Island, Bay Point Island, St. Phillips Island, Little Capers Island, Pritchards Island, Fripp Island, Hunting Island, and Harbor Island.,   Updated jurisdictional lines for other beaches will be provided as outlined at des.sc.gov/beachlines.   South Carolina law requires SCDES, specifically the Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM), to establish and periodically review two jurisdictional lines every 7 to 10 years.   The, baseline, is the more seaward (toward the ocean) line.  The, setback line, is the more landward (towards the land) line. The setback line delineates the landward extent of the BCM's direct permitting authority for activities proposed within the Beach/Dune System Critical Area.   As part of the routine jurisdictional lines update process, the average annual erosion rate (also known as the “long-term erosion rate”) for all oceanfront land that’s developed or potentially…, Jurisdictional Line Review for Phase I Beaches,  , Open House and Public Hearing,  , Thursday, Oct. 23,  , Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center,  , 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie,  , Open house: 5-6 p.m.  Presentation and public hearing: 6 p.m.,   The 90-day public comment and information-sharing period for interested parties to provide input on the proposed lines for Phase 1 beaches begins today, Oct. 17, and continues through Jan. 15, 2026. Comments, data, and other related information are accepted. Please submit input during the Oct. 23 public hearing, at des.sc.gov/beachlines , or by postal mail sent to:  , SCDES BCM,  , ATTN: Marian Page,  , 1362 McMillan Ave., Suite 400,  , North Charleston, SC 29405,   BCM staff are available to answer questions about South Carolina’s beachfront jurisdictional lines by calling (843) 953-0200. Learn more about the 2024-2027 Jurisdictional Lines Review Cycle at des.sc.gov/beachlines and view the proposed lines at https://gis.des.sc.gov/shoreline/ .    ###