Beaufort County Waste Collection Megasites

planned

Beaufort County is planning to construct two waste collection megasites to consolidate existing waste collection sites and reduce operating costs. The megasites will be located in Pinetown and Blounts Creek, with the Pinetown site expected to be less than 50 acres and the Blounts Creek site less than 90 acres. The project aims to reduce the number of waste collection sites from ten to two, saving the county money on increasing operational costs. The project went out to bid on April 1, 2026, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled to provide contractors with updated information. The projected construction cost is between $6 million and $6.5 million, funded by solid waste collection fees and possible ARPA funds. Garrett and Moore, a solid waste management and engineering consulting firm, is assisting with the design.