• Must be at least 18 years old or meet our youth safety standards:
  • Children under the age of 12 must have their parent/guardian present during any cleanup alongside the roadway.
  • There must be one adult present for every ten minors between the ages of 12-18.
  • No children under the age of 5 are allowed to volunteer/participate in the Program.


• Waivers and safety training.
  • The litter coordinator via email will email these forms to you.
  • Watch the volunteer safety video.


• Safety Equipment:
  • Safety equipment must be worn and used during cleanup.
  • Safety equipment is provided free of charge.
  • Includes, safety vest, gloves, pickup stick and trash bags.


• Cleanup Location:
  • Location must meet our safety protocols guidelines.
  • We can help you find a suitable spot if needed.


• Trash Bags:
  • Trash bags must be 13-gallons bags or larger.
  • Trash bags must be completely full.
  • Trash bags must contain small items (like food wrappers, paper, bottles, cans, etc.).
  • If you wish to go the extra mile, large items such as cardboard boxes, large blankets, and tires can be placed near your bags. Please do not bag them. They do not count towards your time.


• Earn Credit Hours:
  • We award 30 minutes of community service credit per person for each full 13-gallon bag of litter collected.
    Important Note: Credit is awarded individually, not collectively. For example, if a group of 3 people fill 3 bags, each person will earn 30 minutes of credit.


• Take Pictures:
  • Before and after pictures of the location are required.


• Verified Cleanup:
  • Email the coordinator the following information:
    • Date of cleanup
    • Name of road or area cleaned
    • Names of all the volunteers
    • Number of bags collected
    • Location where you left the collected litter bags for pickup
    • Before and after pictures of the location cleaned

As much as we value our County’s beauty, we value our citizens even more. All volunteers must follow these safety protocols.

Personal Safety

• Volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes. Long pants are recommended.
• Every group should have a first aid kit, water, sunscreen, bug spray and a cell phone onsite.
• Alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs are prohibited. Volunteers must be sober.
• Volunteers with prescribed medications that reduce reaction times are not allowed to participate.
• No weapons are allowed on a litter pickup.
• Do not engage in horseplay.

Traffic Safety

• Be alert and ready to react to traffic.
• Work together as a group and walk facing oncoming traffic. Work on one side of the road at a time.
• Everyone participating in the litter pick up must wear a safety vest at all times.
• Don’t wear headphones, as they interfere with hearing traffic.
• All volunteer cars must be parked off the road.
• Litter cleanups are not allowed to interrupt traffic.
• Litter pickups are prohibited in construction zones, on interstates, and roads with speed limits over 45mph.

Environmental Safety

• Watch out for potential natural hazards, such as bees, wasps, fire ants, snakes, poisonous plants.
• Litter pickups are not allowed during rain, fog, or any other weather that reduces visibility to drivers.
• Litter pickups are prohibited before sunrise and after sunset.
• Cleanup must be in the County of Greenville.

Litter Pickup Safety

• Don’t handle hazardous litter, such as car batteries, discarded syringes, etc.
• Don’t compress trash into the bags because sharp objects could cause injuries.
• Be very careful handling sharp objects.
• No pets are allowed at cleanups.

Minor Safety

• Children under the age of 12 years old must have their parent/guardian present during any cleanup alongside the roadway.
• There must be one adult present for every ten minors between the ages 12-18.
• No children under the age of 5 are allowed to volunteer / participate in the Program.

Plan Ahead

• Check to make sure everyone has waivers signed before the event.
• Never give volunteer supplies, or allow someone to volunteer who has not signed a waiver.
• Drive the route before cleanup to note any safety concerns or blind spots.
• Alter the cleanup plan and route if any safety concerns are noted.
• Never hold a cleanup during rush hour. If cleanup is near a school, don’t hold a cleanup during student arrival or departure times.

If your community service is court-ordered, you MUST fulfil your community service hours with the Grenville County Sheriff's Office Environmental Services, they can be reached at 864-467-4858.