End Litter
We’re Asking Georgians to #reconsiderlitter.
At the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, we aim to ultimately end litter in Georgia. It is a huge blight on our landscape, and costly to clean up. Litter impacts our quality of life, destroying our state’s natural beauty, harming or killing wildlife, and diminishing water quality. It also hinders economic development—property values decrease in littered neighborhoods, whereas clean communities attract families and businesses.
We’re leading a united effort across the state to educate people about the problem, enforce litter laws, and eradicate blight. In 2023, our network of affiliates and volunteers collected over 1.25 million pounds of litter and debris, and we’ll soon celebrate two years of our statewide public service campaign. Our customizable slogan, “Consider _______ before you litter”, and hashtag, #reconsiderlitter, ask the public to contemplate the negative effects of litter on our economy, health, and environment, as well as join the fight to reverse them.
Interested in learning more? Review our resources on litter and litter behavior, sign our pledge below, and contact your local affiliate to see how you can get involved.
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Join Us In Our Fight Against Litter.
I pledge to #reconsiderlitter. Moving forward, I will:
COMMIT
I will take small but meaningful actions each day to reduce blight in my community.
ENGAGE
I will speak with others about this issue, learn more, and join at least one cleanup activity in my town or city.
SPREAD THE WORD
I will encourage my family members, friends, and colleagues to take this pledge with me.
Resources
The Kresge Foundation: Creative Placemaking
Georgia’s Great American Cleanup
Georgia Litter Law Explainer (sized for officer ticket books)
Secure Your Load in Georgia (flyer)
Secure Your Load in Georgia (4x9 rack card)
To support local enforcement of Georgia's Comprehensive Litter Prevention and Abatement Act, we also offer grants for local affiliate communities to fund workshops for law enforcement officers, code enforcement officers, and other interested parties. Scott Carroll with 423 Law Enforcement leads the training, which is designed to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of how to work with the court system and other officials to eradicate littering and illegal dumping in their communities.