Clean Community Challenge

The Clean Community Challenge is designed to encourage local governments to take an active role in developing litter education, enforcement and eradication/clean-up activities. Participation incentives include recognition by the state and eligibility to receive grant funding to implement local litter prevention strategies.

Steps

Done	Due Date	Task
	December 2007	Sign up for the Clean Community Challenge
	December 2007	Submit commitment letter from County Commissioners
	December 2007	Designate contact person - Lisa Guidos
	July 1	Create a CCC Team Members: Bill Revesz, Beth Ward, Elease Brown, Harriett Hagan-Yancey, Joy Evans, Phyllis Butts and Lisa
		Appoint Chairman:
		Attend CCC Workshop in Macon on Wednesday, July 9th
		Develop a litter prevention plan
	Sept 2008	Conduct visual litter index/survey of community
		Log results of visual litter index/survey of community
In progress	May 2008	Conduct litter awareness and attitude survey
		Log results of litter awareness and attitude survey
		Review and confirm the Litter Community Profile information reported to the DCA in the annual Solid Waste Management Survey
		Identify a list of partners/resources to help address littering
		Identify strategies for addressing litter in the community
		Implement a litter prevention program in all three of the litter prevention areas: Enforcement, Education and Eradication

Litter Awareness and Attitude Survey

One of the requirements of the program is a Litter Awareness and Attitude Survey. Click here to download a survey. Please fill out this survey and mail to KSB at 412 Pine Street in Sylvania. Please tell your friends and colleagues about this survey.

Survey Results

Would you say litter is a major problem, a minor problem, or not a problem at all in Screven County?
a. Major problem - 11
b. Minor problem - 10
c. Not a problem at all - 0
d. Not sure - 0
In your opinion, what are the main sources of litter in Screven County? (select all that apply)
a. Cigarette smokers - 12
b. Construction sites - 2
c. Convenient stores - 10
d. Fast food restaurants - 6
e. Garbage collection - 10
f. Outdoor recreation - 4
g. Drivers - 14
h. Teenagers - 3
i. Uncovered loads from trucks - 12
j. Not sure - 0
Have you ever littered?
a. Yes - 14
b. No - 5
c. Not sure - 2
Do you think littering is a crime?
a. Yes - 16
b. No - 0
c. Not sure - 5
If you answered yes, how should litterers be punished?
a. Fine - 5
b. Pick up trash on side of road - 6
c. Fined and have to pick up trash on side of road - 12
d. No punishment - 0
e. Not sure - 0
Do you consider cigarette butts litter?
a. Yes - 18
b. No -2
c. Not sure - 1
Would you report someone you saw litter?
a. Yes - 9
b. No - 1
c. Not sure - 11
Who would you contact to report littering?
a. Local police/sheriff (depending on location) - 8
b. Local Keep Screven Beautiful office - 3
c. Not sure - 10
Who do you feel is the most responsible for educating the public about litter and litter prevention? (select all that apply)
a. Local government - 15
b. Schools - 14
c. Community service and non-profit organizations - 16
d. State government - 15
e. Other - 7 (parents)
f. Not sure - 0
Are you aware of the local Keep Screven Beautiful affiliate?
a. Yes - 19
b. No - 1
c. Not sure - 1
Would you like to volunteer your time to Keep Screven Beautiful?
a. Yes! Sign me up today to join KSB and start helping keep Screven County a beautiful place to live - 4
b. Yes, but I don't really have the time right now. - 6
c. No. I'm not interested - 2
d. Not sure - 1
e. Already a member - 8
Optional information:

Name: ___________________________________

Community you live in Screven County: ___________________________________

Telephone number: ________________________________

Email address: ___________________________________

Total respondents: 21

Last updated: June 19, 2008

Mission Statement

The Keep Screven Beautiful Commission encourages and educates all citizens of Screven County to end litter, minimize solid waste and beautify our county. The Commission works toward improving litter and solid waste control ordinances and seeks effective enforcement of all pertinent ordinances.

Keep Screven Beautiful

412 Pine Street

Sylvania, GA 30467

Phone: 912.564.9171

Email: Lisa.Guidos@KeepScrevenBeautiful.com