Governor Stein Proclaims Spring Litter Sweep

Spring Litter Sweep

2026

By The Governor Of The State Of North Carolina

A Proclamation

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

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

Whereas, Adopt-A-Highway Volunteers, Department of Transportation employees, community service workers, and interested North Carolinians conduct local cleanups during the Spring 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 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 Spring Litter Sweep cleanup will celebrate the 38th anniversary of the North Carolina Adopt-A-Highway program and the approximately 5,000 volunteer groups that donate labor and time year-round to keep our roadsides clean; and 

Whereas, the Spring Litter Sweep cleanup will be a part of educating the children of this 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 in 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 April 11 – 25, 2026, as “Spring Litter Sweep” in North Carolina and commend its observance to all residents.

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 twenty-third day of March 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 fiftieth.