The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is a team of environmental subject matter experts whose work impacts every South Carolinian, every day. SCDES’s work supports a resilient and sustainable South Carolina, and their efforts to safeguard South Carolina air, land, water and coasts for generations to come.
Composting is nature’s way to recycle. Composting at home is the controlled and faster decomposition of organics such as yard trimmings and food waste that you and your family generate. Microorganisms break down this material into compost – a nutrient-rich product that can be used as a soil amendment in yards, gardens, flower beds and potted plants. Composting Recycling Naturally: Simple Steps for Starting at Home offers guidance for starting compost recycling at home.
The complete list of electronic South Carolina state publications for August is now available. The South Carolina Digital State Documents Depository provides electronic access to state agency publications. These publications provide citizens with crucial information about the state government, including statistics, reports, and data on a wide range of topics.
For more information about our state publications depository, visit our online guide.
