Upper Savannah River Basin Council Meeting
The Upper Savannah River Basin Council will meet in-person at the Starr and Iva Water Sewer District Office in Starr, SC (104 Roy Arnold Rd, Starr, SC 29684). The meeting may be attended virtually as well. For meeting access information, please contact Scott Harder or Alexis Modzelesky .Lower Savannah-Salkehatchie River Basin Council Meeting
The Lower Savannah-Salkehatchie River Basin Council will meet in-person at the Stanley Arts Center in Hampton, SC (105 Lee Avenue, Hampton, SC 29924). The meeting may be attended virtually as well. For meeting access information, please contact Scott Harder or Alexis Modzelesky .Pee Dee River Basin Council Meeting
The Pee Dee River Basin Council is scheduled for Sept. 24 with a meeting location still to be determined. The meeting may be attended virtually as well. For meeting access information, please contact Scott Harder or Alexis Modzelesky .Public Meeting for Santee River Basin Planning Activities
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Control (SCDES) is holding two public meetings to kick-off river basin planning activities in the lower Santee River Basin. The meetings will serve as an opportunity to engage with the public about water planning and to seek volunteers interested in serving on a council that will develop and implement the water plan for the Santee basin. During the…, Monday, Oct. 7, 6-8 p.m., West Columbia, Phillips Market Center 117 Ballard Ct. West Columbia, SC 29172 [ Directions via Google Maps ] , Thursday, Oct. 10 6-8 p.m., North Charleston, Trident Technical College, Thornley Campus 7000 Rivers Avenue Building 920, Amphitheater (Rm 791) North Charleston, SC 29406 [ Directions via Google Maps ] ###Public Meeting for Santee River Basin Planning Activities
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Control (SCDES) is holding two public meetings to kick-off river basin planning activities in the lower Santee River Basin. The meetings will serve as an opportunity to engage with the public about water planning and to seek volunteers interested in serving on a council that will develop and implement the water plan for the Santee basin. During the…, Monday, Oct. 7, 6-8 p.m., West Columbia, Phillips Market Center 117 Ballard Ct. West Columbia, SC 29172 [ Directions via Google Maps ] , Thursday, Oct. 10 6-8 p.m., North Charleston, Trident Technical College, Thornley Campus 7000 Rivers Avenue Building 920, Amphitheater (Rm 791) North Charleston, SC 29406 [ Directions via Google Maps ]Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Event
Drop-off you lithium-ion batteries and rechargeable devices (smartphones, tablets, electric toothbrushes, laptops, power tool batteries) to have them properly disposed of. Batteries don't belong in the trash or recycling bin – they should be properly recycled to reduce risks to people and the environment.SCDES Partners with SWANA, Redwood Materials to Host Battery Drop-off Event and Promote Safe Disposal of Rechargeable Batteries
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The, South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES), is joining the South Carolina Chapter of the, Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA, ) to recognize its “Safety Day” by reminding the public about the dangers of improperly disposing rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. To support SC SWANA’s Safety Day initiative, SCDES is partnering with, Redwood Materials, to host a, rechargeable battery drop-off event in Columbia on Sept. 19., SC SWANA’s Safety Day aims to promote safe practices at solid waste facilities, and educating the public about the risks of improperly disposed of batteries supports this effort. Lithium-ion batteries are the most common type of rechargeable battery, and they’re used in an array of household products, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, electric toothbrushes, power tool batteries, rechargeable…, said SCDES Interim Director Myra Reece., “These batteries should not be placed in the garbage or recycling containers – doing so could put sanitation workers, solid waste professionals, firefighters and others in danger.” It’s estimated that lithium-ion batteries improperly placed in recyclables collected from households cause an estimated 5,000 fires annually at recycling facilities according to a recent report. The number of fires is…, said Ed Marr, Co-Chair of SCSWANA’s Safety Committee., “Safety is always a priority in our industry. More and more of these potentially dangerous materials are making their way into our waste stream. It’s efforts like this that will keep our personnel, customers and facilities safer. SCDES is happy to support SC SWANA’s Safety Day by partnering with Redwood Materials, a leading rechargeable battery recycler in South Carolina, for this battery drop-…, Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Event , 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, Front lobby of SCDES 2600 Bull St., Columbia, Bring your lithium-ion batteries and rechargeable devices including smartphones, tablets, electric toothbrushes, laptops, power tool batteries, rechargeable vacuum batteries, wireless headphones, and any other lithium-ion battery to be properly recycled. For loose lithium-ion or nickel-metal-hydride batteries, please tape both ends of the battery. Please remove all personal data from devices…, redwoodmaterials.com/recycle-with-us, for more information., “Redwood Materials is thrilled to partner with SCDES and SC SWANA on this important initiative — we encourage citizens to clean out their junk drawers!”, said Morgan Crapps, Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations for Redwood Materials, . “By responsibly recycling lithium-ion batteries and rechargeable battery-containing devices, South Carolinians are not only reducing the risk of safety hazards but are lessening the environmental impact and preserving the critical resources from batteries.” Most South Carolina residents have opportunities to recycle single-use and rechargeable batteries at no cost and are encouraged to learn…, RecycleHereSC., In November 2023, South Carolina’s, Take Charge: Be Battery Smart, public information campaign launched to provide important information and resources about battery safety. Be Battery Smart is centered on household batteries; it’s important to note that businesses must follow all requirements for both large and small quantity hazardous waste generators. For more information, visit, BeBatterySmart.com., ###Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC – Pelham Stone Mine
SCDES Issues Temporary Swimming Advisory for Section of Beach on Edisto Island
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A section of beach along South Carolina's coast has been placed under a, short-term swimming advisory, , the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) reports today. , The advisory is for water at Edisto Beach near the access point at Ebbtide Street (station LC-081) in Colleton County. This swimming advisory is not a beach closing, nor does this advisory affect the entire beach. , Bacteria levels that are above state and federal standards have been detected in this area of water, and swimming is not advised in the area until bacteria levels return to normal. It’s safe to wade, collect shells and fish within this swimming advisory area. However, it’s advised that people entering the water in this area refrain from swallowing it, and that people with open wounds or…, des.sc.gov/beachmonitoring, for more information and to view recent water sampling results along the coast. For more information, call your local SCDES office: • Myrtle Beach, 843-238-4378, • Charleston, 843-953-0150, • Beaufort, 843-846-1030, ###Emerging Contaminants and Environmental Issues of Concern