Single Stream Hits Folly
Residential program expands to
include an additional 6,000 homes
Still not sure about the big blue bins dropped off across Folly Beach last week? Based on the success of an ‘all in one’ pilot recycling program which showed higher participation rates and a significant increase in the amount of tons collected, Charleston County is expanding the program to include approximately 6,000 additional homes, including Folly Beach.
Speaking to the success of the department’s residential single stream recycling pilot program, Council Chairman Teddie Pryor states, “Charleston County residents are pleased with the simplicity and ease of using roll carts to contain all of their recyclable materials. County Council is expanding this program to more residents and plans to make these carts available countywide, another step towards achieving Council’s 40% recycling goal.”
Folly resident’s may immediately begin using the 95-gallon roll carts in lieu of their existing curbside bins. Charleston County recycling crews will begin collecting on October 3rd and collection days will remain the same. Residents are encouraged to retain their smaller recycling bins and use them for recycling stations around their home.
Collections personnel will use special automated trucks equipped with mechanical arms to lift and empty the roll carts at the curb. Because the driver does not have to exit the vehicle and repeatedly lift heavy bins, the process is faster, more cost-effective and safer operationally. This automated collection system encourages residents to place all paper products (including cardboard) and all commingled containers (plastics, glass, aluminum and steel) together in their new roll-cart. This “All In One” process is known as single stream recycling.
The County currently operates a dual stream recycling system whereby residents separate their recyclables into two bins, but this will not apply to residents in the single stream recycling program. The department’s goal is to make single stream recycling available County wide within the next 12 to 24 months.
Residents of one-way streets (listen up, East Arctic Avenue) need to move the bins to the right side of the street for pick-up, every other Wednesday. (October 19 is a pick up date, followed by November 2, and so on).
For more information on the Single-Stream Recycling Residential Program, contact the Charleston County Environmental Management Department at 720-7111, or visit recycle.charlestoncounty.org.
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