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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.
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
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Would you say litter is a major problem, a minor problem, or not a problem at all in Screven County?
a. Major problem - 27
b. Minor problem - 13
c. Not a problem at all - 2
d. Not sure - 0
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In your opinion, what are the main sources of litter in Screven County? (select all that apply)
a. Cigarette smokers - 21
b. Construction sites - 6
c. Convenient stores - 15
d. Fast food restaurants - 16
e. Garbage collection - 18
f. Outdoor recreation - 6
g. Drivers - 25
h. Teenagers - 7
i. Uncovered loads from trucks - 24
j. Not sure - 0
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Have you ever littered?
a. Yes - 27
b. No - 9
c. Not sure - 6
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Do you think littering is a crime?
a. Yes - 36
b. No - 0
c. Not sure - 8
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If you answered yes, how should litterers be punished?
a. Fine - 7
b. Pick up trash on side of road - 17
c. Fined and have to pick up trash on side of road - 20
d. No punishment - 0
e. Not sure - 3
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Do you consider cigarette butts litter?
a. Yes - 18
b. No - 3
c. Not sure - 1
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Would you report someone you saw litter?
a. Yes - 28
b. No - 3
c. Not sure - 17
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Who would you contact to report littering?
a. Local police/sheriff (depending on location) - 19
b. Local Keep Screven Beautiful office - 10
c. Not sure - 16
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Do you feel that people are more or less likely to get caught littering in Screven County?
a. More Likely - 1
b. Less Likely - 7
c. Do not know - 0
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Who do you feel is the most responsible for educating the public about litter and litter prevention? (select all that apply)
a. Local government - 31
b. Schools - 30
c. Community service and non-profit organizations - 26
d. State government - 25
e. Other - 8 (parents)
f. Not sure - 3
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Are you aware of the local Keep Screven Beautiful affiliate?
a. Yes - 32
b. No - 6
c. Not sure - 1
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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 - 6
b. Yes, but I don't really have the time right now. - 10
c. No. I'm not interested - 4
d. Not sure - 6
e. Already a member - 12
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Gender
a. Male - 9
b. Female - 18
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Age
a. Under 18 - 1
b. 18-24 - 0
c. 25-34 - 4
d. 35-44 - 2
e. 45-54 - 7
f. 55-64 - 7
g. 65 or older - 6
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Highest Level of Education Completed:
a. Some High School - 2
b. High School - 4
c. Some College- 11
d. College Degree - 6
e. Graduate Degree - 4
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Income Level
a. Under $20,000 - 4
b. $20,000-$39,999 - 5
c. $40,000-$59,999 - 5
d. $60,000-$79,999 - 4
e. $80,000-$99,999- 1
f. $100,000 or more- 1
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Do you have a driver's license?
a. Yes - 25
b. No - 1
Additional comments:
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Parents are the primary people responsible for educating about litter
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Primary sources of ugliness are 1) abandoned filling stations, motels, mfg. homes, and 2) roadside trash. There may be county ordinances against 1. Perhaps KSB concentration should be on 1 and 2.
Total respondents: 42
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
P.O. Box 159
Sylvania, GA 30467
Phone: 912.978.1076
Email: ksb@keepscrevenbeautiful.com
