E-cycle is Coming to Berkeley County Starting July 1, 2011 the new Electronic Waste Recycling Law (Section 48-60-90) will go into effect, changing what items we can accept at the Berkeley County Landfill. Also known as e-scrap, electronic waste – computers, printers, televisions, cell phones and other devices – is one the most rapidly growing waste streams in …
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Putting the Pedal Where His Mouth Is
Putting the Pedal Where His Mouth Is Tuesday, May 31, 2011– Moncks Corner, SC: How long was your commute to work today? Was it four hours roundtrip? Did you pedal there? Probably not but, that is exactly what Wofford Stribling, an Engineer at Berkeley County Water and Sanitation did earlier this month. His four hour roundtrip …
Zero Tolerance for Litter Campaign No Longer a Weekend Event
Zero Tolerance for Litter Campaign No Longer a Weekend Event Friday, April 1, 2011 – Moncks Corner, SC: The 2011 Zero Tolerance for Litter Campaign kicks-off this month and there is one big change the Berkeley County Code Enforcement Department wants the citizens of Berkeley County to be aware of. The campaign will no longer run …
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Growing Our Own
Growing Our Own MONCKS CORNER, S.C. Friday, December 17, 2010– Berkeley County Water and Sanitation (BCWS) is taking the lead and developing qualified workers to fill positions in its demanding industry by being the first utility agency in the tri-county area to implement an apprenticeship program. The program is geared towards its Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and …
Berkeley County Water and Sanitation to Participate in Beach Sweep/River Sweep
Berkeley County Water and Sanitation to Participate in Beach Sweep/River Sweep MONCKS CORNER, S.C. Monday, September 13, 2010 – This weekend, Berkeley County Water and Sanitation will join forces with local citizens to participate in the 22nd Annual Beach Sweep River Sweep. The statewide event is the largest one-day volunteer cleanup of its kind. It is organized …
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BCWS Code Enforcement Officers Preparing for Annual “Zero Tolerance for Litter” Campaign
BCWS Code Enforcement Officers Preparing for Annual “Zero Tolerance for Litter” Campaign April 12, 2010 – Get Ready Berkeley County! The 2010 “Zero Tolerance for Litter Campaign” kicks-off this weekend and the Berkeley County Code Enforcement Department wants you to be prepared. The campaign will start this Friday, April 16 and will run through Sunday. “Zero …
Television Watch! BCWS Code Enforcement Officer Stacy Harris, will appear on Live 5 News (WCSC) Tuesday, April 13 at noon to promote this event.
Television Watch! BCWS Code Enforcement Officer Stacy Harris, will appear on Live 5 News (WCSC) Tuesday, April 13 at noon to promote this event. BCWS to Participate in the Francis Marion National Forest Cleanup “Volunteers Needed” January 28, 2010 – On Saturday, February 6, Berkeley County Water & Sanitation will participate in the 3rd annual Francis Marion …
Changes to Mandatory Hookup Ordinance
Changes to Mandatory Hookup Ordinance December 22, 2009 – Earlier this year, Berkeley County Water and Sanitation sent out letters to some property owners advising them that water was now available to their property and that they should connect to that service within 180 days. This advice was based upon a Mandatory Hook-up Ordinance passed by …
Beach Sweep/River Sweep a Huge Success
Beach Sweep/River Sweep a Huge Success September, 2009 – Berkeley County Water and Sanitation and over 230 volunteers participated in the 21st Annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep on Saturday, September 19th at Camp Moultrie. Together volunteers consisting of local Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, other organizations and individuals cleaned up 15 boat landings and waterways. “This year’s event …
SMILE – We’re Watching You
SMILE – We’re Watching You August 7, 2009 – Code Enforcement Officer David Driggers explains to Live 5 News Reporter Harve Jacobs how BCWS utilizes hidden cameras to catch people who illegally dump their trash in Berkeley County. Illegal dumpsites are unattractive and unhealthy. They can contain everything from construction debris to household garbage. If …
