Beaufort County Solid Waste and Recycling

Overview of Materials Handling

Beaufort County provides 13 convenience centers located throughout the county where residents can drop off their household solid waste and yard waste.  Residential C&D debris is accepted in small amounts at three centers (Shanklin, St. Helena, Bluffton). Twelve of the convenience centers accept recycling materials. Specific information on recycling is available at: General Recycling Info  Commercial businesses are required to contract with a private company for their hauling and disposal needs.

Municipalities

City of Beaufort - Telephone: (843) 525-7054

The city of Beaufort offers curbside solid waste and recycling collection to residents. Residents are charged $2.50/month for recycling and $10.00/month for solid waste that is included on their BJWSA water bill to participate in the program. The initial recycling bins are free and can be obtained by calling the telephone number above.  Bins will be delivered to your address. Additional bins can be obtained by residents for $5.00 each.

Town of Port Royal - Telephone: (843) 986-2215

Port Royal contracts with the City of Beaufort for curbside pick-up of recycling. The recycling bins cost $10.00 and can be picked up at the Town Hall.

Town of Bluffton - Telephone: (843) 706-4500

Bluffton offers curbside recycling to residents through a contractor.  New residents may call the number above to recieve a bin at no charge.  The cost of recycling is paid for through property taxes.

Solid Waste and Recycling Cost to Beaufort County Residents

The charges to residents are present as in property taxes on homes and cars. Solid waste and recycling costs are 4.5 mils of the county allotment.

Summary of Full Cost Disclosure for Solid Waste Costs (PDF)

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