County Collects Tons of Oyster Shells
Between June 2014 and December 2016, St. Mary’s County’s six convenience centers have collected 23.91 tons (or 683 bushels) of used oyster shells which are used as substrate on which to plant new oysters in the Chesapeake Bay.
Convenience Centers Recycle Oyster Shells
While not a traditional harvesting month, St. Mary’s County begins accepting used oyster sells at its trash transfer stations in June.
