Solid Waste Hauling from Beaufort County Convenience Centers

Beaufort County operates nine Solid Waste & Recycling convenience centers that provide residents with locations to dispose of household waste and designated recyclable and recoverable materials. These facilities serve residents throughout the County and require consistent hauling services to maintain safe, clean, and efficient operations. The County currently utilizes designated disposal and processing facilities for municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, and yard waste. Waste streams must be transported to the appropriate facilities as directed by the County's Solid Waste & Recycling Program Manager or designee. Disposal locations and processing arrangements may be adjusted during the contract term as operational needs, facility availability, and County priorities change. The convenience centers generate varying quantities of waste depending on location, season, population, and operational activity. The larger centers generally require more frequent container exchanges and may utilize compactors and open-top containers to accommodate waste volumes. Smaller centers have different service needs and may require less frequent hauling. Beaufort County continues to evaluate opportunities to improve operational efficiency, manage hauling and disposal costs, expand recycling and composting, and increase the diversion of recoverable materials from disposal. The successful vendor will be expected to work collaboratively with the County to accommodate changing service demands and support these objectives. Historical hauling volumes and current convenience center locations, addresses, operating hours, and equipment requirements will be provided in the applicable exhibits or solicitation attachments. Historical volumes are estimates for proposal development and do not constitute a guaranteed minimum or maximum quantity of services.