Due to the increase in positive COVID-19 cases in Florence County, the Florence County Sheriff' s Office announces a new process for new Nonferrous Metals Permit applications. FCSO will receive applications for new permits on Wednesdays from 8:30 am through 11 :30 am and from 2:00 pm until 4:30 pm at the Florence County Law Enforcement Center located at 6719 Friendfield Road in Effingham, SC. As the lobby to the Center is closed to non-essential visitors, new applicants can come to the front entrance and press the button for assistance, at which time the applicant will advise that they wish to apply for a new metals permit. An officer will meet the applicant outside the door and obtain all of the necessary information and documentation to begin processing the application.

This process will continue until further notice. Please note that expired permits are being accepted by local recycling centers until further notice.