Harrison County's Sources of litter are:

• Improperly disposed household waste
• Commercial waste
• Loading dock refuse
• Construction site debris
• Uncovered truck beds
• Boaters and motorists
• Pedestrian

Litter costs the community in tax dollars to clean up public areas, detracts from the natural beauty of the state, harms wildlife, degrades quality of life, and is a potential hazard to water and road safety. Businesses, citizens, and civic groups can help by participating in local efforts to clean up the community, support recycling efforts, adopt-a-spot, donating monetarily, products or services to beatification programs and events.

How Can You Make A Difference ?

• Set an example for others
• Carry a litter bag in your car
• Make sure trash cans have lids that fasten
• If you own a business, check dumpsters daily to ensure top and side doors are closed
• Report areas where people have illegally dumped garbage and debris to your local highway, public works, or conservation office
• Organize a clean up
• Cover open loads on all trucks
• Encourage a school to start a "clean campus" program. This could include placement of trash receptacles, litter pick ups, and projects in which students track litter's origins
• Ask marina operators if your civic group can pass out litter bags to boaters
  

For more information on becoming a volunteer or donating, please see our downloads section or contact the Beautification Commission at :
(228) 214-1405 - Phone
(228) 865-4162 - Fax