The Greenville County Solid Waste Division is committed to providing Solid Waste
collection, disposal and education services to the citizens of Greenville County. As
part of our Solid Waste Management Plan we encourage recycling of wastes through
educational programs and by providing recycling drop-off sites throughout the
county.
Current Events
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is turning food waste into valuable compost.
Food Waste Composting
Greenville County is partnering with local company Atlas Organics in operating upstate South Carolina's
first commercial food waste composting facility. Atlas Organics collects food waste from a variety
of commercial facilities and is now transporting those materials to the Twin Chimneys Landfill. Once
at the landfill, the food waste is mixed with mulch produced by the landfill from yard waste received
from Greenville County residents. Using forced aeration technology, the mixture is windrowed
for approximately 45 days during which moisture content and temperature are monitored to ensure
proper organic decomposition. At the end of the windrow period, the compost is screened and sold
as a soil amendment. This process exemplifies the Farm to Table to Farm cycle.
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