Keep Hampton County Beautiful

04/28/2026

Great work PalmettoPride and all volunteers! 🌎🌳🚯

🤯 2026 SC SWEEP RESULTS ARE IN...and can we just say, WOW!

In just 10 days, communities across all 46 counties came together for the 2026 , and the impact was huge:

🚮 488,856 pounds picked up
🤝 2,903 volunteers
⏰ 6,827 hours donated
💰 $223,175 in estimated savings for communities

From 80 tons in year one to 244 tons in year two, it’s safe to say gained serious momentum this year. Those numbers tell a story of neighbors showing up for their communities and for each other. To everyone who filled a bag, organized a cleanup, or picked up a stray cup on the side of the road, thank you. This happened because of you 💚

04/22/2026

I had the best time celebrating Earth Day this morning with a group of fabulous kindergarteners! 📚🌎 Their curiosity and bright smiles made the story come alive. It’s always a joy to share the importance of caring for our planet with such eager young minds.
🌳♻️💚

03/31/2026

Earth Day can be observed every day. Caring for our planet isn't limited to just one day of the year. Simple actions truly add up to meaningful change and there is something for everyone to participate in. Together our efforts create a cleaner, more beautiful world! 🌎🌳♻️

🌎✨ Earth Month starts this week — are you ready?

This April, join us for a month of simple, meaningful actions you can take to care for your community and the planet.

From planting trees to reducing waste to taking the Challenge, every day is a chance to make a difference.

Here’s how to participate:
1️⃣ Follow the daily action on our Earth Month calendar
2️⃣ Share what you’re doing using and tag KeepAmericaBeautiful
3️⃣ Take the pledge at kab.org/greatest

Small actions add up - and together, we can create cleaner, greener, more beautiful communities.

📅 Check out the calendar and see how many days you can complete!

03/31/2026

Thanks Hampton County for stepping up and making a difference in where we live and work!!

03/26/2026

Here’s a brief update on a SC Sweep that happened earlier today. What we expected to finish in 2 hours actually took 3 hours, and we still didn’t cover the whole roadway!! We collected 240 pounds of litter and 14 pounds of cans to be recycled.

03/24/2026

Join Hampton County for SC Sweep!

Come be a part of something meaningful as we gather together to help keep our community clean and beautiful!

🗓 Saturday, March 28
⏰ 7:30 AM
📍 Hampton County Administration Building
200 Jackson Avenue East, Hampton

Let’s work side by side to make a difference by sweeping litter away and showing pride in our county. Every small effort adds up to a big impact!

You can also take part by signing the PalmettoPledge and learning more at:
palmettopride.org/get-involved/program/scsweep/

Together, we can help keep South Carolina beautiful—one step at a time.

We hope to see you Saturday! 🌎🌳♻️🚯

SC Sweep: It’s in the bag! In 2025, PalmettoPride launched the SC Sweep, a statewide cleanup effort. This year’s Sweep will take place March 21-29, and we’re calling on all … Continued

10/04/2025

During their senior night football game, Hampton County High School's cross-country team held a litter-free event. Throughout the game, the student athletes collected trash from the stands, and following the game, they completed a "clean sweep." This service project was a fantastic way for them to show off their school spirit. 🌳♻️🚯

10/01/2025

South Carolina teachers and parents of creative students, this is for you! 🎨✨

The Governor’s Art Contest on Litter Prevention: Litter Trashes Everyone is officially open for K–5 students across the state. This is a unique opportunity for young artists to showcase their creativity while learning the importance of keeping South Carolina beautiful 🌱

🏆 Winners at both the regional and statewide levels will receive cash prizes and be honored at the South Carolina State House. PLUS—the statewide winner’s artwork will be transformed into a mural in their school or community by a professional artist!

We are grateful for the support of Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, who recognize that litter prevention begins with education. Thanks to our longstanding partnership with the SC Governor’s Office, this contest continues to inspire students across the state. Encourage your students to take part—entries are due February 12, 2026.

Full contest details and entry info here 🔗 https://bit.ly/46Ch2dn.

08/28/2025

🚫 Found an illegal dumpsite or trash where it doesn't belong? It might be tempting to clean it up right away, but here’s the right way to handle it:

1️⃣ Do NOT touch anything. It is a crime scene! Moving items could interfere with an investigation.
2️⃣ Take photos and be sure to note the location. Write down the coordinates, nearest address, landmarks, or drop a pin on your phone.
3️⃣ Report it. Contact your local law enforcement, ideally your local litter control officers if you have them. You can find your county contact info on our website. You can also report through PalmettoPride’s Litter Busters Hotline: 1-877-7-LITTER, and let us take it from there.
4️⃣ Stay safe. Some materials may be hazardous—leave it to the professionals.

👉 PalmettoPride works with the South Carolina Litter Control Association and the SC Department of Environmental Services to crack down on illegal dumping across our state. Reporting a dumpsite not only starts the process of restoring the area, but also discourages repeat dumping and prevents it from becoming a hot spot.

08/26/2025

Keep Hampton County Beautiful has been gathering plastic bags and different types of plastic films for the past 12 months with NexTrex 'Bags to Bench' program. Once 1,000 pounds were collected, KHCB received a free bench made from recycled plastics. Varnville Elementary School staff and students played a significant role in the collection, and today the school received the first recycled bench. We have a number of collection locations across the county, and we are grateful to all of the residents who have been conscientious about recycling and supporting our cause. We are preventing plastic bags from ending up in landfills and waterways by means of this initiative. 🌎♻️

06/04/2025

Way to go PalmettoPride and all SC KAB affiliates! ♻️🌳🌎

What does it look like when an entire state comes together to care for its home? Like this 👇

brought together hundreds of volunteers, dozens of partners, and countless supporters—all united to clean up South Carolina neighborhoods, roadsides and waterways.

We're ✨DELIGHTED✨ to share the results of the first SC Sweep, a 10-day statewide cleanup effort that took place across all 46 counties from April 25-May 4, 2025:

💪 163,415 pounds of trash removed
🚮 4,669 bags of trash
🤝 1,948 volunteers
⏰ 4,141 hours volunteered
💰 $144,033 cost avoidance generated by volunteers

Thank you, South Carolina. Together, we’re building a stronger and more beautiful future.
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