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Horry Co. Council approves early closure and Easter holiday for recycling centers

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HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The new year will usher in new changes for county recycling centers.

This week, Horry County Council approved the Solid Waste Authorities’ request to cutback hours for the 23 recycling and convenience centers in the county.

Starting in January, the centers will officially close at 6 p.m., which is an hour earlier.

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Waste officials said this change will help them retain staff to oversee the locations.

The county council also added Easter Sunday as an official holiday, meaning every recycling center will be closed.