Take Palmetto Pride Where You Live Act

On April 2, 2015, Governor Nikki Haley signed into law the "Take Palmetto Pride Where You Live Act". This state-wide initiative was established to educate people about litter prevention, litter reduction, and law enforcement of littering violations. The 12 member team called the Commission will meet at least twice a year for strategic planning, campaign initiatives, education and legal regulations.

The Commission members bring distinctive knowledge and talent to help tackle the litter problem in our state:

• Department of Natural Resources—Chair
  Information Clearing House & Litter law enforcement
• Department of Transportation—Vice Chair
  Provides mowing schedule & trash pick-up with Department of Corrections
• Department of Corrections
  Interstate Clean-Up Crews
• Department of Probation, Parole, Pardon Services
  Court of General Sessions sentencing up to 500 hours of public service
• Department of Public Safety
  Troopers identify litter areas & coordinate with Department of Corrections
• Court Administration
  Addressing the need for community service opportunities
• PalmettoPride
  Lead agency on Education, Enforcement, Awareness and Pickup
• Keep America Beautiful - South Carolina
  Lead agency for volunteer opportunities & program certification
• Municipal Association of SC
  Education and Information resource for the state's 270 municipalities
• SC Association of Counties
  Education and information resource for the state's 46 counties
• SC Sheriff's Association
  Litter law enforcement
• SC Trucking Association
  Continuing education on litter laws and securing loads

The collaboration between these entities and time ensures that our cities will proudly proclaim to others that we Take Pride Where We Live, so let's make everyday a great day in South Carolina. It's UP2U to make South Carolina litter free!