Despite the ongoing efforts of N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers, litter remains a serious and costly problem in our state.
Millions of dollars are spent each year by the NCDOT on litter management, funds that could be used to fix potholes, build bridges and improve our transportation system.
The below chart breaks down 2024’s litter collection and cost-to-date by highway division.
How You Can Help
Picking up and preventing litter requires everyone’s help.
The N.C. Department of Transportation offers the following opportunities for the public to get involved:
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