Litter Enforcement

"LITTER TRASHES EVERYONE"
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Aiken County Aiken County Litter Enforcement's goal is to encourage all Aiken County citizens not to litter. One method is by making them aware of Litter Enforcement Laws when the occasion arises.

Enforces litter, illegal dumping, littering from vehicles, and Community Service Program – Assign A Highway
Example: Illegal dumping of tires on a property, garbage/furniture dumped on the side of the road (in the road right of way), illegal dumping on private property, trash being thrown from or blown out of a vehicle, and community service. Community service is ordered by the court, assigning offenders to roadways, picking up litter and debris.

Education:
 Presentations
 Literature
 Media
 Web Sites

Enforcement:
 Fines
 Time in Jail
 Community Service -- Picking up litter, Solid Waste Facilities, Parks

Litter can affect the visible beauty of our community and highways. Some of the negative effects of litter are as follows:
 Potential new businesses and industries locate elsewhere
 Tourism drops off
 Pride in community diminishes
 Health factor diminishes
 Encourages criminal activity
 Encourages graffiti
 Decrease in property value

Every resident can help reduce litter by educating themselves and their families on litter prevention, by being involved in anti-litter programs such as Adopt-a-Highway, by reporting litter offenders to County Litter Enforcement Officers, or by calling Litter Busters toll-free at 877.7.LITTER (877.754.8837).

Report illegal dumping in Aiken County by calling 803.502.9000 ext. 3704.

Litter-related Information:
 Adopt a Highway
 Keep Aiken County Beautiful
 Keep America Beautiful
 Palmetto Pride