Governor Stein Proclaims Fall Litter Sweep

Fall Litter Sweep

2026

By The Governor Of The State Of North Carolina

A Proclamation

Whereas, the North Carolina Department of Transportation organizes an annual statewide roadside cleanup each fall to ensure clean and beautiful roads across our state; and

Whereas, the Fall Litter Sweep roadside cleanup encourages local governments and communities, civic and professional groups, businesses, churches, schools, families, and individual citizens to participate by sponsoring and organizing local roadside cleanups; and

Whereas, Adopt-A-Highway volunteers, Department of Transportation employees, community service workers, and interested citizens conduct annual local cleanups during the Fall Litter Sweep and may receive certificates of appreciation for their participation; and

Whereas, the great natural beauty of our state and a clean environment are sources of great pride for all North Carolinians, attracting tourists and aiding in the recruitment of new industries; and

Whereas, the cleanup will increase awareness of the need for cleaner roadsides, emphasize the importance of not littering, and encourage recycling of solid wastes; and

Whereas, the Fall Litter Sweep cleanup will celebrate the 38th anniversary of the North Carolina Adopt-A-Highway program and its approximately 5,000 volunteer groups who donate labor and time year-round to keep our roadsides clean; and

Whereas, the Fall Litter Sweep cleanup will be a part of educating the children of this great state regarding the importance of a clean environment to the quality of life in North Carolina; and

Whereas, the State of North Carolina encourages residents of all 100 counties to take active roles in making their communities cleaner;

Now, Therefore, I, Josh Stein, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim September 12 – 26, 2026, as “Fall Litter Sweep” in North Carolina and commend its observance.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this eighth day of September in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-sixth and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fifty-first.