The Environmental Crimes Task Force

You can fight back when you see someone litter along Central Ohio highways!
When you see someone litter, call 614-871-5322. Operators at the 24-hour-a-day service will take the information (time of day, make of vehicles, what was littered etc) and turn it over to The Franklin County Environmental Crimes Unit which is funded by SWACO. Those who litter will receive a letter reminding them of the penalties for littering if an officer had seen the incident.
 
The Environmental Crimes hotline and website (www.itsacrime.com) also provides an opportunity for residents and businesses to report illegal dumping. Deputies from the Environmental Crimes Unit will follow up and make every effort to prosecute the culprits.   
 
The Environmental Crimes Unit is made up of representatives from The Franklin County Board of Health, The Franklin County Prosecutor’s office, The Franklin County Sheriff’s office and the Columbus Division of Refuse.

Adopt-A-Roadway Gift Program

Give a special and unique gift, not only to a
friend, group or organization, but a gift to your
community and the environment.

For small investment of your time and energy, honor an individual or group with a sign (along a section of highway of your choosing) listing their name(s) as supporters of a litter free highway.

Commit only a few hours, four times a year, to picking up litter and maintaining your adopted two mile stretch of highway. The program provides bags, vests, gloves for all volunteers. Prior to the clean up call the government agency in which the road is located (city, village or township). Perform the cleanup, leave your bags on the side of the road and they will be picked up and disposed.

Your work is done!

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