Beaufort County Solid Waste & Recycling Board - July 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM

The Beaufort County Solid Waste & Recycling Board held a meeting on July 23, 2026, to discuss various operational, budgetary, and programmatic updates related to solid waste management and recycling. Key procurement-related topics included the FY 2027 budget approval, which fully funded operational expenses but did not approve new capital improvement projects (CIPs), although previously approved CIPs were rolled over into a bond account. The board discussed equipment purchases such as a compartmentalized roll-off container, a compost screener, a U-dump trailer, and vehicles to support composting and field operations. They also reviewed the cost savings from bringing tire hauling operations in-house and upcoming RFPs for waste hauling contracts. Additionally, the board emphasized the importance of forming subcommittees to provide focused feedback on budgeting, strategic goals, and capital projects to improve efficiency and advocacy efforts. Other highlights included updates on the composting program, education and outreach initiatives, and collaboration with the Town of Hilton Head on solid waste transfer, business recycling incentives, and composting programs. A motion to formally codify these initiatives for Hilton Head was approved. The board also discussed efforts to reintroduce recycling bins at the Hilton Head Airport and ongoing litter control activities. Overall, the meeting focused on maintaining and improving solid waste services, managing budgets and contracts, and enhancing community engagement and sustainability efforts.