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POLK COUNTY—The North Carolina Department of Transportation is gearing up for its Fall Litter Sweep this month. 

Thousands of department employees and volunteers from the mountains to the coast will grab their gloves, safety vests, and trash bags for the biannual event, which will take place September 14-28. The goal is to clean up litter along state roadsides. 

The first-ever Adopt-A-Highway group in the state, out of western North Carolina, continues to clean up at least four times a year out of continued concerns about trash.

“I think it’s a great way for companies or organizations to give back to the community,” said Adopt-A-Highway volunteer Ellen Boyle. “Because to drive and see a nice pristine road is really nice. When you see a big pile of trash, it’s really disappointing.” 

To learn more about the Fall Litter Sweep, including how to get supplies, visit ncdot.gov.

 

Submitted by NCDOT