beaufort recycles
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Electronics Event ..........2
Wildlife Tree ..................2
Grinding of Greens ........3
Kids Activities ................4
Rain Barrel .....................6
Holidays 2012
It’s hard to believe that another
year is coming to an end. Soon
we will be gathering with
friends, co-workers, neighbors
and family to celebrate the
holiday season and ring in
2013.
Between Thanksgiving and
New Year’s Day, Americans
generate more trash during
these few weeks than during
any other time of the year.
That’s why we’ve created the
12 Days of Recycl ing.
Here are some important tips
to remember holiday season:
1. Set up recycling bins next to
trash cans at holiday parties.
2. Send recycled content greeting
cards or e-cards.
3. Use reusable dinnerware,
napkins, and tablecloths at
holiday parties.
4. Buy rechargeable batteries.
5. Compost your kitchen scraps.
6. Take part in Beaufort’s online
materials exchange: Visit
www.2good2waste.org
7. Give More, Waste Less: Give a
lesson such as cooking or
writing class, guitar or golf
lessons. Give to the greater
good by making a donation in
someone’s name.
8. T a ke yo ur o wn r e usa b le
shopping bag to the store and
just say no to plastic bags.
9. Recycle holiday cards you re-
ceive by making them into gift
tags for presents. The internet
has so many great ideas.
10. Participate in recycling your
Christmas tree with Grinding
of the Greens. See page 3 for
more information.
11. Decorate with holly, cedar,
berries, fruits & nuts - all of
which can be composted.
12. Make a New Year’s resolution
to reduce waste & recycle
throughout the year.
DON’T TAKE A HOLIDAY FROM RECYCLING
Beaufort Recycles Beaufort Recycles
A Newsletter by Beaufort County Solid Waste & RecyclingA Newsletter by Beaufort County Solid Waste & Recycling
SAVE THE DATE
December 24, 2012 - County Convenience
Centers CLOSE 1:00pm
December 25, 2012 - County Convenience
Centers CLOSED
December 31, 2012 - County Convenience
Centers CLOSE 1:00pm
January 1, 2013 - County Convenience
Centers CLOSED
COLLECTION EVENTS
Electronics & Shredding Recycling Event
January 26, 2013 Saturday 9am-3pm Public Works North Public Works South
Hazardous Waste & Prescription Medications
March 2, 2013 Saturday 9am-3pm
Public Works South - Benton Field Rd. Bluffton
Hazardous Waste & Prescription Medications
May 4, 2013 Saturday 9am-3pm
Public Works North - Shanklin Rd. Beaufort
Did you ask Santa for a new TV or computer this year? Make
sure to recycle your old electronics after Christmas.
The Beaufort County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling is
holding a special Electronic Goods Collection and Document
Shredding event Saturday, January 26, from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. at
two locations.
Residents are encouraged to bring their broken computers,
televisions, and other electronic appliances for disposal. Secure
shredding of personal and tax documents will also be provided
at no charge at the event.
Two county public works sites will accept the items: the Public
Works North site at 140 Shanklin Road site near the Marine
Corps Air Station, Beaufort and the Public Works South site at 9
Benton Field Road off Burnt Church Road, Bluffton.
For more information or for instructions regarding the
recycling of large quantities, please call the Beaufort County
Division of Solid Waste and Recycling at 255-2734.
CHRISTMAS TREE FOR WILDLIFE
OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT
This Christmas
why not trim a
t r e e f o r o u r
f u r r e d a n d
f e a t h e r e d
friends by using decorations
you can make easily at home.
The best thing about using this
type of decoration is that you
share your Christmas tree with
the birds and squirrels. You can
either decorate an evergreen
tree outdoors in your yard, or
you can decorate your own tree
in your home, and then later
after the holiday put it out in
the yard. They’ll appreciate the
winter treats. These decora-
tions not only look attractive,
but help wi ldl i fe make i t
through the winter. All edible
decorations should be hung
with biodegradable materials,
such as cotton string or thread.
Making a wildlife Christmas
tree is a great family activity for
the holiday season.
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ORNAMENT LIST:
Pine Cone Pleasure
Collect big and small pine
cones. Mix peanut butter
with oatmeal for a thick
consistency. Apply the
mixture inside and roll in
bird seed.
Popcorn Party
String popcorn together
with a needle and thread.
Make sure the popcorn is
100% natural with no
butter or salt. Try adding
berries for variety.
Using recycled materials such as milk cartons and well-rinsed detergent bottles that have been decorated by the children make great feeders to hold birdseed or dried seeds from squash and melons.
Remember:
If your old electronics are in good working
condition you can donate them to a local charity or list them on
Beaufort’s online materials exchange
www.2good2waste.org
GRINDING OF THE GREENS 2013
Beaufort County residents have a chance to help the
environment and make good use of their old Christmas trees by
recycling them into mulch.
Mulching saves space in the landfill and officials with Keep
Beaufort County Beautiful and the County’s Solid Waste and
Recycling Department hope citizens will participate in the annual
Grinding of the Greens project.
Seven locations for Christmas tree disposal beginning December
26. Residents can drop off their trees anytime night or day at one
of the following locations:
Lady’s Island - Sea Island Parkway next to Huddle House
Lady’s Island - Pleasant Point Road at the Family Tree
Christmas Tree Farm
Beaufort - Beaufort Plaza near the Plaza Theaters
Port Royal - The Naval Heritage Park off Ribaut Road
Bluffton - On Ulmer Road near the county tennis courts
Hilton Head - The Coligny Beach parking lot
Hilton Head - US Hwy 278 at Squire Pope Road
Remember please remove all ornaments, tinsel, holiday lights, etc.
Mulching will take place Saturday, January 12th between 8 and 11
a.m. Mulch will be given away free of charge to anyone who brings
a container to haul it away.
For additional information call Veronica Miller, Keep Beaufort
County Beautiful coordinator at 255-2741 or email her
Hardware Store
Menorah
You can get everything
you need at your local
hardware and craft stores,
and the possibilities for
creating unique designs
are endless (don’t forget
to put your child’s name
and the year on the
bottom!).
Materials
unfinished wood block, 8-
10″ long
acrylic paints
paint brushes
Mod Podge
(9) 3/8″ nuts
(1) 1/2″ nut
glue
assorted decorations
Paint the block; let dry
completely. Seal with Mod
Podge.
Glue the 1/2″ nut on top
of the block, in the center.
Glue 8 of the smaller nuts
– evenly spaced – on ei-
ther side (you can place a
little mark where each nut
should go). When dry,
glue the remaining nut on
top of the center nut (this
will be the “Shamash”).
Attach decorations around
the sides and edges.
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LET RAIN BARRELS HELP YOUR GARDEN GROW
While rain barrels have been around for some time, they
keep gaining in popularity. They have become a critical gar-
dening tool for those of us who live in drought susceptible
areas and earth-friendly gardeners. Rain barrels are a great
way to conserve water and reduce water utility costs .
So why is a rain barrel a good investment?
Your downspout is directed to the barrel instead of to the
driveway or sewer system. The water can be used for your
garden, lawn, or even car washing to reduce the amount of
tap water used.
Give one as a holiday gift. Rain barrels can be personalized
by allowing children to paint them . It’s a great way to get
the entire family involved.
Beaufort County Public Works Solid Waste & Recycling 120 Shanklin Road Beaufort, SC 29906
Contact us
- Carol Murphy, Recycling Coordinator
(843) 255-2734
- Veronica Miller, KAB Coordinator
(843) 255-2741
www.bcgov.net/recycle