S.C. Department of Commerce Hosts Midlands Area Carpet Recovery Coalition Event

On Tuesday, October 13, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the S.C. Department of Commerce will host a Midlands Area Carpet Recovery Coalition event at the Richland County-C&D Landfill Drop-Off Center, 1070 Caughman Road North, Columbia. Event activities will include a special highlight session of Richland County's innovative carpet recycling program. Carpet recycling is a growing market development area in the state with companies like Wellman Plastics Recycling, in Johnsonville, turning carpet into car parts. Participants will learn about the latest news in carpet recycling, state resources to support carpet recycling initiatives, and connect with service providers and end-users for recycled carpet. Local government recycling programs, carpet industry leaders, and manufacturers that are interested in tapping into this emerging recycle market segment and understanding more concerning best practices for residential carpet recovery should make every effort to attend.

For more information and to register, call 803-737-0400 or 800-868-7232, or visit SCCommerce.com.