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Public Works

The County operates eight recycling centers.  Items recycled include plastic, glass, paper, cardboard, metal, clothes, petroleum products, batteries and tires.

Solid Waste Tons Percent
Household 42,045 57%
C&D Landfill 19,211 26%
Incinerator  5,931 8%
Recycled  6,349 9%

Transportation (2016)
County Roads 651 miles
State Primary Highway System 234 miles
State Secondary Highway System 477 miles
County Bridges 75
Pickens County Airport Runway 5,002 feet
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