Zero Tolerance for Litter Campaign No Longer a Weekend Event
Friday, April 1, 2011 – Moncks Corner, SC: The 2011 Zero Tolerance for Litter Campaign kicks-off this month and there is one big change the Berkeley County Code Enforcement Department wants the citizens of Berkeley County to be aware of. The campaign will no longer run for one weekend in the month; it is now a month – long event.
This change is a result of a proclamation by Governor Haley and it will allow departments statewide to decide when and how they will conduct their Zero Tolerance Campaign. However, the campaign must be held for a minimum of 3 days. “This new change gives us more time to do two very important things, educate the citizens of Berkeley County about the dangers of littering and catch the people who violate our litter laws,” says Stacy Harris, Code Enforcement Officer for Berkeley County Water & Sanitation.
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
