Berkeley County Water & Sanitation Amends Rule For Convenience Centers In Response To Residents Request

Moncks Corner, S.C. June 24, 2008 – Berkeley County residents expressed a need, and Berkeley County Water and Sanitation listened. Residents voiced their concerns about a long-standing rule that did not allow anything larger than an 8 foot trailer inside area convenience centers. In response to these concerns, BCWS organized a special task force consisting of two county councilmen, a local business owner, Berkeley County residents, and its employees. The task force’s goal was to find a solution to this issue that would still ensure safety inside the centers.

After careful consideration the task force unanimously decided to amend the old rule, and residents now have the option of bringing any single axle utility trailer, up to 10 feet into the convenience centers. However, the waste to be recycled or disposed of must not exceed that of a normal pick-up truck load. Residents with a load that exceeds this limit will be asked to carry their waste to the landfill.

The Solid Waste Convenience Centers are to be used by Berkeley County residents only and all waste brought to the centers should be from resident’s homes. Any person utilizing the convenience centers should be prepared to show a valid ID for proof of residency.

Residents should also remember South Carolina state law requires that all vehicles transporting waste must have the debris properly covered or secured to prevent the load from falling from the vehicle. Anyone with questions or comments can contact the BCWS Solid Waste Department at (843) 572-4400