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SC H5238
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carla Schuessler
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AI Summary
- South Carolina's population grew nearly 2% in 2024 to approximately 5.5 million people, making it the fifth-fastest-growing state in the nation
- Over 13.3 million tons of waste was disposed of in the state's 17 remaining Class III Municipal Solid Waste landfills in 2024
- Four of the 17 remaining landfills could close within 15 years without expansion or replacement of disposal capacity
- South Carolina has set goals to reduce waste generation to less than 3.25 pounds per person per day and achieve a 50% recycling rate of municipal solid waste by 2030
- The concurrent resolution formally supports and encourages efforts to reduce waste generation and increase recycling initiatives to address the decreasing landfill capacity
Legislative Description
Support recycling in SC
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
2/25/2026
Committee Referrals
Medical Affairs2/25/2026
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