RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is calling on volunteers to help clean up roadsides during the 2025 Fall Litter Sweep, scheduled for Sept. 13–27.
“Volunteering during the Fall Litter Sweep is a simple way anyone can make a visible difference," said Jeremy Goodwin, NCDOT's roadside environmental engineer. “Whether it is a quick walk or a full day of cleanup, your efforts help keep North Carolina cleaner, greener and more welcoming for everyone."
The statewide cleanup, held each spring and fall, brings together neighbors, civic groups and businesses to remove litter from North Carolina roadsides. Partners such as Keep North Carolina Beautiful support the effort and encourage volunteers across the state.
“At Keep North Carolina Beautiful, we believe small actions can add up to big change," said Kyle Prairie, executive director of Keep North Carolina Beautiful, “and when communities work together to reduce litter and protect our environment, we create a cleaner, safer and more beautiful state for everyone."
NCDOT maintenance crews will also dedicate one week to collecting litter and trash bags filled by volunteers. Gloves, safety vests and bags are available at local NCDOT county maintenance offices.
This year's Fall Litter Sweep also serves as a lead-up to the Great American Cleanup, the nation's largest-ever community improvement initiative. Volunteers will join Keep North Carolina Beautiful and local Keep America Beautiful affiliates in cleanup efforts across the state in October.
For more information, visit the Litter Sweep webpage.