Schools generate waste. Lots of it. In fact, DHEC conducted a study to determine the amount and composition of waste that schools generate. The report showed:
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:
