Keep King William County Beautiful!
Top tips for picking litter:
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Make it a part of a daily walk or run and reap the benefits of exercise along with the satisfaction of community service at the same time! Always make sure you have a safety plan first.
- Carry gardening gloves with you (or a litter picker if you have one) to protect your hands from anything mucky or sharp. If you don't think you'll come across a trash bin, bring a bag so you can carry any litter away with you.
- Stay safe by staying away from needles and not picking up anything with human waste (like diapers), electrical items, or holding any potentially dangerous chemicals. If you're not sure what it is, don't pick it up. Take extra care when picking up anything sharp.
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Report any of the above items, anything you think might be dangerous, or any dumped electrical items or paint to the County's Litter Prevention Officer. If you come across something suspicious, contact the Sheriff's Office using their 24-hour non-emergency number - 804-769-0999.
- Sort your haul: Instead of chucking it in a regular bin, you could go one further and separate what you've collected to be recycled! If possible, safety-proof anything you find that could be a danger to wildlife if it ends up in the wrong place further down the line, for example, cutting up 6-pack rings or plastic bottle cap rings.
- Wash your hands: Always make sure you wash your hands properly after picking litter!
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(chixenbaugh@kingwilliamcounty.us, 804-769-4965),
to reserve your litter pickup supplies including bags, orange vests, and grab-it tools.
Get involved and help safely clean up our community!
