PalmettoPride announced the recipients of its annual enforcement grants, which fund efforts to increase litter-related ticketing. Agencies use the money to purchase equipment to monitor hot spots for illegal dumping and to host community outreach events like tarp giveaways and waste tire buybacks. In the 2027 grant cycle, PalmettoPride awarded $31,881 to eight local and county agencies across seven counties.
The Duke Energy Foundation awarded $50,000 to PalmettoPride through its America250 initiative to support cleanup and beautification projects led by Keep South Carolina Beautiful affiliates across the state. This grant will be distributed to Keep South Carolina Beautiful (KSCB) affiliates to support cleanup and beautification efforts across South Carolina.
As millions of travelers hit South Carolina roads this summer, state and local law enforcement agencies are increasing efforts to crack down on littering, illegal dumping, and unsecured loads through Zero Tolerance for Litter Month, a statewide initiative led by PalmettoPride and the South Carolina Litter Control Association.
In just its second year, the SC Sweep expanded into a growing statewide movement, tripling litter removal totals and engaging volunteers in every South Carolina county.
Funding will support municipalities, nonprofits, enforcement agencies, and environmental groups working to reduce litter and improve local environments statewide.
Students statewide recognized for artwork promoting the message “Litter Trashes Everyone”
New partnership funding and dedicated staff bring hands-on environmental education to more South Carolina classrooms.
PalmettoPride honors the legacy of Lou Holtz, whose leadership helped spark the anti-litter campaign that grew into the organization we are today.
PalmettoPride is launching the 2026 SC Sweep, a 10-day statewide campaign inviting South Carolinians to take action against litter and help keep their communities beautiful. Taking place during the first 10 days of spring, the campaign capitalizes on the warmer weather, when many residents are already planning to spend time outdoors and enjoy all our state has to offer.
Keep America Beautiful, Inc. (KAB) honored the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for leadership in river restoration, cleanup and corridor stewardship across the Palmetto State. The KAB State Partnership Award was presented during the Keep America Beautiful National Summit awards ceremony, which took place Friday, February 27 in New Orleans, Louisiana.