Keep York County Beautiful

05/29/2026

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05/26/2026

We can do better! Follow Don't Waste Food SC and find resources here https://www.des.sc.gov/community/recycling-waste-reduction/dont-waste-food-scto help you save $ and reduce food waste.

05/21/2026

The 16 York County Collection & Recycling Centers will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

(202/250) The northern water snake is a nonvenomous reptile found near freshwater across much of eastern and central North America. As temperatures rise, they emerge from winter denning sites to find mates. In late summer, females will give birth to live litters of 20-25 young.



Photo by Erin Huggins/USFWS

05/20/2026

In recognition of Memorial Day, all York County offices and facilities will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25, 2026. This includes our Collection & Recycling Centers.

We hope you have a restful and reflective Memorial Day.

05/20/2026

Even though National Day is June 6th, we couldn't wait to show you this fabulous example of the right way to do it. Oh yes! This resident has a secured load and feels it is important to ♻️! PalmettoPride NHTSA

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

From April 1–September 30, SCDES provides daily ozone forecasts to help you stay informed and protect your health.

Ground-level ozone forms when vehicle emissions and other pollutants react with heat and sunlight. It can irritate lungs and trigger serious health problems—especially for children, older adults, and people with asthma or respiratory issues.

📲 Sign up for EnviroFlash to get daily updates and instant alerts when air quality is unhealthy.

🔗 Learn more: https://des.sc.gov/air