BCWS Code Enforcement Officers Preparing for Annual “Zero Tolerance for Litter” Campaign
April 12, 2010 – Get Ready Berkeley County! The 2010 “Zero Tolerance for Litter Campaign” kicks-off this weekend and the Berkeley County Code Enforcement Department wants you to be prepared. The campaign will start this Friday, April 16 and will run through Sunday.
“Zero Tolerance for Litter” is a statewide campaign that is held in conjunction with PalmettoPride and the South Carolina Litter Control Association. It is a joint initiative uniting all law enforcement agencies in order to heighten the awareness of South Carolina litter laws.
During this time, officers will be targeting littering, illegal dumping and uncovered loads. Violators will face fines ranging from $100 to over $1,000 which can be combined with community service or jail time. Berkeley County’s Code Enforcement Officers have a 99 percent conviction rate on tickets for litter violations.
Residents are encouraged to remember the following:
- All waste should be properly secured and/or covered during transport.
- Cigarette butts are litter.
- It is illegal to dispose of waste anywhere except a proper waste receptacle.
For more information, residents can contact the BCWS Code Enforcement department at (843) 719-2676.
