The Solid Waste Authority’s Spotlight on Environmental Awareness program recognizes agencies

The Solid Waste Authority’s Spotlight on Environmental Awareness
(S.E.A.) program recognizes agencies/businesses/companies that practice reducing,
reusing, and recycling in their daily operations, promotes the conservation of natural
resources and/or utilizes sustainable business practices. Sustainable business
practices are characterized by environmentally friendly practices initiated by a
company for the purpose of becoming a more sustainable organization. These
companies aim to reduce their environmental footprint through initiatives that cut
down on waste, poor environmental stewardship and unethical environmental
practices that offer a reduced level of sustainability within company practices.
Sustainable business practices differ among industries and are often specific to the
company type and the product or service it produces.

City of Conway – The City of Conway has long been environmental stewards.
Beginning their recycling program in July of 1997, response from the residents of
the City of Conway has been overwhelmingly successful. In the past 28 years,
46,723.5 tons of recyclables and 93,240.05 tons of yard waste have been diverted
from Horry County’s landfill. Through a grant awarded by Palmetto Pride, the City
of Conway has given away 2,700 recycling roll carts to its residents. SWA has also
awarded grant funds to the City of Conway. Since the first grant funds were awarded
in 2019, $48,333.00 has been given by SWA for purchasing 65 gallon commingle
roll carts. Currently, 6,800 residents of the City of Conway have received a roll cart
for recycling with approximately 1,200 supplied by SWA.

PO Box 1664 • Conway, South Carolina 29528-1664
(843) 347-1651 • (843) 347-3653 (FAX)