North Carolina Litter Sweep ends September 28th

Have you noticed areas in your community that need a little tender love and care? Litter has a negative effect on our environment and it also influences the value of an area. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has announced its Fall Litter Sweep September dates. The NCDOT sponsors this event twice per year to help clear roadside litter with volunteers. The assistance of these volunteers makes a visible difference in keeping North Carolina's roadsides beautiful and trash-free.

"Fall is a time of change, and what better way to welcome it than by making our roadsides cleaner and more vibrant," said David Harris, NC DOT's Roadside Environmental Engineer. "We often talk about the impact of litter, but what's truly impactful is the dedication of our volunteers. We're proud of our volunteers who show up every season to make a difference. Their efforts ensure that our state's beauty is preserved for everyone to enjoy."

​ ​ Traditionally scheduled for the last two weeks of April and September, Litter Sweep is a biannual statewide project and roadside litter removal initiative. Residents throughout the state participate in local efforts to help clean up North Carolina's roadways. 

Volunteers are provided cleanup supplies, such as reversible orange/blue trash bags, gloves and orange safety vests. In addition to volunteers, NCDOT maintenance crews devote one week of their time to pick up litter and collect orange bags placed on the roadsides by volunteer pickups.

If you would like to join the cause, if your team needs supplies, or if you have any questions, contact your local NCDOT litter program coordinator Darlene Bailey at 336-896-2380. The supply pick-up office contact number is 336) 224-3200.

Let’s all keep North Carolina clean and beautiful.