Recycling Resources
The following are links to resources that recycling businesses may find useful.
Recycling Brochure: This informative brochure provides additional details regarding each of the SC Department of Commerce Recycling Department’s initiatives. Click here to view a copy of the brochure.
SJF Ventures: Resources available to help companies as they set sustainable business goals.
Recycling Associations & Agencies: There are many associations and agencies available to assist recycling businesses.
- S.C. DHEC’s Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling
- Carolina Recycling Association
- EPA WasteWise
- Product Stewardship
- National Recycling Coalition
- Solid Waste Association of North America
- America Recycles Day
- Institute of Local Self Reliance
- INFORM Site
- EPA Jobs Through Recycling
- Southern States Waste Management Coalition
Recycling Commodity Information Links: The following commodity information provides valuable information regarding collection, disposal and recycling.
General Resources:
Carpet Resources:
Construction Resources:
- EPA Greenbuilding
- EPA Construction and Demolition
- U.S. Green Building Council
- South Carolina Chapter of US Green Building Council
Electronics Resources:
- International Association of Electronics Recyclers
- Computers for Learning
- EPA's Jobs Through Recycling Electronics
Glass Resources:
Metals Resources:
Paper Resources:
Plastics Resources:
- Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers
- National Association for PET Container Resources
- Plastic Resource (of the American Plastics Council)
Tires Resources:
- Rubber Pavements Association
- Rubber Manufacturers Association
- Asphalt Rubber Technology Service, Clemson University
Recycling Waste Exchanges: These links provide useful information regarding waste collection, haulage and disposal.