Recycling

Donna Sightler, Recycling Coordinator
1115 Siloam Church Road
Greenwood, SC 29646

Phone: (864) 942-8754
Fax: (864) 942-8756

E:mail:

Bruce Balchin, Recycling Supervisor
Greenwood County Recycling
1119 Siloam Church Road
Greenwood, SC 29646

Phone (864) 942-8567
Fax (864) 942-8583


E:mail:
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Functions

Greenwood County Recycling is responsible for operating a voluntary curb-side residential recycling collection program that currently serves approximately 19,000 homes per week. The county provides one recycling container to each resident that is located within the cities of Greenwood, Ninety Six, Ware Shoals and other designated areas in the county. The division also operates a recycling separation and processing center where recycled waste streams are separated by type and prepared for sale to the recycling industry.

Responsibilities

• Accepts recyclable materials from citizens and businesses within Greenwood County
• Provides containers and recycling information to residents within the collection areas
• Provides collection of recyclables for public schools and local government offices
• Provides educational services to the community through tours and presentations to school and civic groups
• Promotes recycling through participation in Earth Day, Wellness Celebration, YMCA Kid’s Day & Lander University Earth Day
• Provides recycling containers for household recyclables at each of the County’s nine convenience centers

This Office Does Not:

• Pay anyone for recyclables delivered to the Convenience Centers or Recycling Center
• Provide containers for households located outside the collection areas.
• Accept any recyclables that are not included in the approved list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How to obtain a recycling container or “blue box”?

A: Contact Bruce Balchin (942-8754) or Donna Sightler (942-8754). A work order will be taken over the phone. If no one is available, please leave your name, address, and phone number. Email request to: bruceb@co.greenwood.sc.us or donnas@co.greenwood.sc.us.

Q: How many “blue boxes” can a homeowner receive?

A: County Ordinance permits only one blue box.

Q: What can I place in my “blue box”?

A: Paper (newspaper, cardboard, magazines, chipboard (cereal type boxes), phone books, catalogs, books, junk mail, office, computer, colored), glass (clear, brown, green, blue), Plastics #1 & #2 (milk jugs and soda bottles), aluminum cans, steel cans.

Q: What items are unacceptable for my “blue box”?

A: Plastic shopping bags, styrofoam (egg cartons, packing materials), plastic film (bags, wrap), glass (plates, pots, mirrors, windows), plastic grocery bags (return to store), waxed cardboard (orange juice, milk containers), paint cans, no medical waste or needles.

Q: How do I prepare my recyclables prior to placement in “blue box”?

A: Rinse all containers, remove lids or tops, flatten plastic bottles and cardboard boxes. Labels do not need to be removed.

Q: What is my pickup day?

A: If you live in the city limits it’s usually the same day the city picks up your trash. If still unsure call 942-8567 or 942-8754.

Q: What if my pickup day falls on a Holiday?

A: A notice will be placed in your box the week prior notifying you of the Holiday. Your box will be picked up the following week. Ex. If the Holiday is Monday. Your box will be picked up the following Monday.

Q: How can I find out if I’m on a recycling route?

A: Most likely you will see “blue boxes” in your neighborhood being set out once a week for curbside pickup. If not, call our office and we will let you know. If no one is available, please leave your name and number and your call will be returned as soon as possible. You may also email your questions.

Q: Will you pick up large cardboard boxes from a resident that is moving into a new home?

A: Yes. All cardboard boxes will need to be flattened and placed by the curb along with your blue box.