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Education: Helping people of all ages to understand the devastating effects litter has on Mississippi’s economic
development, tourism, and quality of life, is the goal of MDOT’s educational efforts. Educational awareness prompts behavioral
change, which is the only means of permanently preventing litter.
Anti-litter coordinators are on staff in every MDOT district across the state. These coordinators are responsible for educational efforts in their districts and are
available to schools, daycares, head start centers, libraries, church groups, community and civic organizations. They can customize an anti-litter program to meet the
needs of any group, and their interactive programs involve hands-on activities and anti-litter materials for children.
Click on Request Information to find the anti-litter coordinator for your area.
Enforcement: Littering is illegal in our state, and enforcement is vital for those laws to be taken seriously by all Mississippians. With Keep
Mississippi Beautiful (KMB), our partner in working toward a litter-free Mississippi, MDOT is working with the law enforcement and judicial community to make clear
the message that littering will not be tolerated.
Any member of law enforcement throughout the state, including local police and sheriff’s departments, the Highway Patrol, and MDOT’s own law enforcement officers,
is empowered to write tickets for littering offenses.
 Commissioners Comments
Welcome to the Mississippi Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Anti-Litter Site.
Unsightly litter along our highways is a preventable tragedy. It is a disorder that can be cured if we will only work together to educate our citizenry, eliminate existing
litter and enforce existing litter laws. We are glad you have chosen this site to learn more about litter prevention and hope you will give us your thoughts and comments before
you leave.
Many people do not know that litter is more than ugly, it destroys. Statistics show that litter is a drain on our economy. The Mississippi Department of Transportation spends well
over $2 million each year for litter removal from state maintained highways, and still this is not enough to keep our roadways clean. In fact, a recent survey showed that Mississippi
is 30 percent more littered than other states. This is a disgrace.
Business owners do not want to locate new businesses in garbage dumps. Tourists do not want to spend time or money in filthy places.
Statistics show that crime is considerably higher in places that are littered. And let's not forget that litter is a threat to the overall health of our natural environment.
That is why we, the Mississippi Transportation Commission, are pleased to provide assistance to you through this web site. Here you will find educational puzzles and games for teaching
children proper disposal of litter. You will also have access to statistical information concerning the programs that MDOT supports. Most importantly we can hear from you, the people of
Mississippi, who like us are determined to rid our state of litter.
Email your suggestions and comments to the MDOT State Anti-litter Coordinator at antilitter@mdot.state.ms.us. Or if you prefer, you may call
601-359-7074 or write to MDOT Anti-litter Coordinator, Outreach Division, P. O. Box 1850, Jackson, MS 39215-1850.
Together we can cure our state of the disease we call litter.
Elimination: As the educational programs and enforcement are taking place to reach the goal of eradicating litter from our state, eliminating the
litter that is already strewn across and covering our beautiful landscape is necessary.
MDOT offers numerous programs which are designed to aid in the effort to eradicate litter, such as its Inmate Litter Removal Program, its yearly Trash Bash, one of the state’s largest clean up events, Adopt a Highway and Adopt an Interchange.
Please visit the Additional Programs section of this Web site to read about MDOT additional programs.
Mississippi Recycling Information
City of Jackson, Public Works Solid Waste Division
Phone: (601)-960-0000
MS Department of Environmental Quality
Phone: (601) 961-5005
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