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Carolina Recycling Association 23 rd Annual Conference and Trade Show

Carolina Recycling Association 23 rd Annual Conference and Trade Show. Myrtle Beach, SC April 12, 2013. Solid Waste Management Annual Report Fiscal Year 2012 (July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012). What counts as MSW in South Carolina?.

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Carolina Recycling Association 23 rd Annual Conference and Trade Show

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  1. Carolina Recycling Association 23rd Annual Conference and Trade Show Myrtle Beach, SC April 12, 2013

  2. Solid Waste Management Annual ReportFiscal Year 2012(July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012)

  3. What counts as MSW in South Carolina? • Combined residential, commercial, institutional/non-profit and industrial packaging generated. • This does not include industrial process waste and by-products from manufacturing, C&D debris, automobile bodies, agricultural waste, combustion ash, mining waste and sewage sludge.

  4. Recycling at a glance… • The state’s MSW recycling rate improved to 29.5 percent in FY12 from 27.7 percent the previous FY.

  5. Recycling at a glance… • Overall, the amount of MSW recycled increased more than 56,000 tons (4.5 percent) to 1,229,100 tons.

  6. MSW Recycling Rate, FY08 –FY12

  7. What was recycled? Glass 10,646 tons Metal 323,821 tons Paper 395,775 tons Plastic 18,212 tons Banned Items 328,791 tons Miscellaneous Items 70,045 tons Commingled Recyclables 81,810 tons Total 1,229,100 tons

  8. Electronics • Ban became effective at beginning of FY12. • Electronics recycling jumped from 5,726 tons in FY11 to 9,258 tons in FY12 – about a 62 percent increase.

  9. Used Motor Oil Recycling • More than 900 used oil collection centers. • 932,725 gallons (3,265 tons) collected in FY12. • Since 1990, more than 18.3 million gallons recycled by DIYers.

  10. Commingled Collection • In FY12, 81,810 tons of commingled material was recycled–72 percent increase from previous fiscal year. • This accounts for 6.7 percent of all MSW recycled.

  11. MSW Management- FY12

  12. MSW Management – FY12 • MSW generated: 4,164,976 tons • MSW disposed: 2,935,876 tons • MSW recycled: 1,229,100 tons

  13. Imported Solid Waste

  14. Exported Solid Waste

  15. Total Solid Waste (TSW) • Total amount generated increased from 12.7 million tons in FY11 to 13 million tons in FY12. • TSW disposal fell from 9.3 p/p/d to 9.0 p/p/d. • Amount recycled increased 8 percent to 5.3 million tons.

  16. Legislative Updates • E-waste • Flow Control

  17. The Office of Solid Waste Reduction & Recycling provides… • technical and marketing assistance • graphic design • grant funding • outreach/education programs and materials

  18. Key Office Programs and Projects • S.C. Smart Business Recycling Program • Green Hospitality Program • Action for a Cleaner Tomorrow • Recycling on the Go • Recycling Professional Certification

  19. Recycling’s Economic Impact • In 2012, 19 new or existing companies made $463 million in capital investments and created 770 jobs. • Overall in S.C., the recycling industry is comprised of 450 companies that provide about 20,000 jobs.

  20. Looking Ahead… • Recover more organics. • Maximize food recovery opportunities. • Increase C&D debris recycling. • Prevent illegal waste tire dumping. • Consider PAYT programs. • Improve local and state government programs.

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