PalmettoPride

PalmettoPride PalmettoPride fights litter in SC by inspiring prevention through education and mobilizing volunteers.

PalmettoPride is working together for a litter-free South Carolina. It was created by the legislature to fight litter and keep our state clean, green and beautiful. Through numerous programs and events, our organization aims to educate the public on the impacts of litter to help prevent it, enforce the current litter laws, bring awareness to the issue, and encourage and empower groups to take ownership of their communities to pick up.

We all need trees. Are you ready to grow something great? Applications for PalmettoPride's Tree Grant are still open!Sin...
08/28/2026

We all need trees. Are you ready to grow something great? Applications for PalmettoPride's Tree Grant are still open!

Since 2006 we've been giving away trees to help bring communities together across South Carolina. So far, we've planted nearly 30,000 trees and captured over 7 million pounds of carbon through this award-winning program...and we're just getting started!

SC municipalities, HOAs, schools, and nonprofits may be eligible to apply. Applications are due September 15! Learn more at palmettopride.org/grants.

🥁 And the newest addition to the KSCB affiliate network is...Keep Fort Mill Beautiful!KFMB is proof of something we beli...
08/27/2026

🥁 And the newest addition to the KSCB affiliate network is...

Keep Fort Mill Beautiful!

KFMB is proof of something we believe in: when local leaders make litter prevention a priority, progress follows. A year ago, Town of Fort Mill Council brought together a group of volunteers with a big goal — build a plan to tackle litter, recycling, and beautification across town. With support and guidance from PalmettoPride, that group spent the past year building a team, developing programs and laying the groundwork for certification.

This week, Town Council celebrated the payoff, with Mayor Guynn Savage calling the new organization "an amazing gift to Fort Mill."

Welcome to the family, Keep Fort Mill Beautiful! We're proud to have helped you get here and can't wait to see what you accomplish next. More in the comments 👇

🏷: Fort Mill Stormwater Department

We’re two weeks out from the 2026 ! This is the event our whole network looks forward to every year. Here’s why:Each ye...
08/25/2026

We’re two weeks out from the 2026 ! This is the event our whole network looks forward to every year. Here’s why:

Each year, PalmettoPride and the South Carolina Litter Control Association bring together folks from across South Carolina working to tackle litter, waste and other challenges facing our communities.

Throw in informative sessions, good convos, new friends, and a few days by the beach, and it’s easy to see why folks keep coming back! Registration’s still open — for now. Grab your spot 👇

📅 September 9–11, 2026
📍 Marina Inn at Grande Dunes | Myrtle Beach, SC
📋 palmettopride.org/events

We're looking for game changers in SC! Be on the winning team and earn some cash for your school club by making your nex...
08/24/2026

We're looking for game changers in SC! Be on the winning team and earn some cash for your school club by making your next school sporting event litter-free 🏆

PalmettoPride offers stipends to South Carolina school clubs, groups, and organizations to host Litter-Free Games. Limited spots remain for the 2026-2027 school year—don’t miss your chance! 👉 Learn more at palmettopride.org.

📸: Chapin High School

Here's a stat that might surprise you: coastal areas have 8 to 13 times more litter per mile than inland spots. Keeping ...
08/21/2026

Here's a stat that might surprise you: coastal areas have 8 to 13 times more litter per mile than inland spots. Keeping our waterways clean is no easy feat and takes all hands on deck--all aboard! ⛵️

On Saturday, September 19, you'll have plenty of opportunities to pitch in for , which coincides with Beach Sweep/River Sweep, South Carolina's biggest waterway cleanup. Dozens upon dozens of cleanups are happening across the state that day — grab a bag and bring a friend to pitch in!

Beach Sweep/River Sweep is coordinated by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium.

📢 We just announced this year's litter enforcement grant recipients: eight agencies across seven counties, sharing $31,8...
08/19/2026

📢 We just announced this year's litter enforcement grant recipients: eight agencies across seven counties, sharing $31,881 to crack down on illegal dumping and littering.

In 2023, PalmettoPride took part in a multistate study on litter enforcement. The finding? Steeper penalties don't move the needle. They can even backfire, making officers more hesitant to write tickets in the first place. What actually changes behavior is the certainty of getting caught.

That's why this grant funds tools that increase enforcement, not just fines — like new dumpsite surveillance equipment for Anderson County and trail cameras that have already helped Chester County identify offenders.

Last year, our enforcement partners collected $86,308 in fines from littering, dumping, and unsecured-load violations statewide. But equipment and outreach only go so far. At the end of the day, we need officers writing tickets.

This year's grantees include: Allendale County Sheriff’s Office, Anderson County Environmental & Code Enforcement, Bamberg County Code Enforcement, Chester County, South Carolina, Dorchester County Government Solid Waste/Public Works, County of Lexington Solid Waste Management, Pelion Police Department, and Town of Ware Shoals.

Get the full story in the comments! ⤵

🧡 This weekend, hundreds of volunteers swept through the Midlands as Keep the Midlands Beautiful hosted its quarterly A...
08/17/2026

🧡 This weekend, hundreds of volunteers swept through the Midlands as Keep the Midlands Beautiful hosted its quarterly Adopt-a-Highway cleanup. Volunteers, you're amazing as always — THANK YOU!

Major props to KMB for coordinating all the Adopt-a-Highway groups across Richland and Lexington counties — your work keeps our roads clean and our communities proud!

🏷️: Spring Valley Rotary Club | Gamma Pi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. | Emerald Valley Subdivision

🎨 THROWBACK: Last spring, Bell's Crossing Elementary student Maddie Pitts won our Governor's Art Contest on Litter Preve...
08/17/2026

🎨 THROWBACK: Last spring, Bell's Crossing Elementary student Maddie Pitts won our Governor's Art Contest on Litter Prevention. Her artwork was transformed into a mural at her school, where students walk by a reminder everyday to keep our state beautiful.

PalmettoPride and Keep Greenville County Beautiful worked with Discover Simpsonville City Council to honor her accomplishment — the council officially declared May 27 "Maddie Pitts Day" in Simpsonville 🏆

A huge thanks to the school admins and educators who encourage their students to participate in the contest each year. It's an honor to recognize these young artists and to hopefully inspire the next generation of leaders in SC.

Swipe through to see pics! 📸 The Governor's Art Contest gives students a chance to learn how litter affects our environment and turn that lesson into art advocating for a cleaner SC. This year's contest is coming up soon. Could your student be our next Maddie? 💭

📣 Here's what Garland Wilson had to say about being a PalmettoPride Youth Ambassador: "I have been able to clean up our ...
08/14/2026

📣 Here's what Garland Wilson had to say about being a PalmettoPride Youth Ambassador:

"I have been able to clean up our communities and impact not only my hometown, but help other students impact theirs and learn about the impacts of littering.PalmettoPride has allowed me to network not only with students, but also industry professionals and opened up new career paths and educational opportunities. Without PalmettoPride's Youth Ambassadorship I would not have as many connections and friendships that have helped me further my success not only in academics but also in my future career goals."

Ready to write your own story? Applications for our Youth Ambassadorship program are still open — apply by September 14, 2026.

Well, that's one way to cut the cable... 📺 TVs, laptops, old chargers — none of that belongs in the regular trash and ...
08/12/2026

Well, that's one way to cut the cable... 📺

TVs, laptops, old chargers — none of that belongs in the regular trash and definitely doesn't go in our waterways. There are drop-off recycling options for electronics across SC. Find yours on your county's website or social media pages or SC Department of Environmental Services' free Recycle Here SC app.

📸: Winyah Rivers Alliance

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