Waste and Resource Recovery

Anti-Litter Program

Chesterfield County's Anti-Litter Program, part of the Waste and Resource Recovery Division, began July 1, 2004.

Education and Outreach Presentations

Invite a local expert to visit your school, scout troop, church group, civic/neighborhood association or other organization.  Presentations can be customized for a variety of topics and age levels.  Requests must be made at least three weeks in advance (four weeks if requests are for March, April or May).  To request a presentation, contact Pam Cooper at cooperp@chesterfield.gov or call (804) 748-1297.

Litter Collection

Chesterfield County provides a year-round litter collection program.  Program participants include Sheriff's Department inmates, Assign-A-Highway probationers, Anti-Litter Program collection crews and Adopt-A-Spot volunteers.

Litter Volunteer Opportunities

Adopt-A-Highway

Chesterfield partners with the Virginia Department of Transportation in offering this program. Citizens agree to pick up litter four times a year for two years. VDOT provides trash bags, vests, safety information, and highway signs that show volunteer commitment. For more information, contact VDOT at 1-800-774-3382, e-mail adoptahighway@VirginiaDOT.org or call the Chesterfield County Anti-Litter Program at (804) 748-1297.

Adopt-A-Spot

The Chesterfield County Anti-Litter Program has established the Adopt-A-Spot program to provide opportunities for community-spirited businesses, organizations, groups and individuals to enhance Chesterfield County neighborhoods by cleaning and maintaining a designated “spot”.   The volunteer participants will agree to adopt a location for a minimum of one year and clean the site as frequently as participants deems necessary.  The Chesterfield County Litter Program will supply garbage bags and reflective vests.  This program allows groups and individuals to adopt smaller and more secure areas, as opposed to busy roadways. To participate in this worthwhile program, call (804) 748-1297.

To inquire about the above opportunities, contact Pam Cooper, Anti-Litter Program Manager, at cooperp@chesterfield.gov or (804) 748-1297.

The goal for the county’s Anti-Litter Program is to have Chesterfield County continue to be a First Choice Community!