Anti-Litter Ads & Community Clean Ups

Many neighborhoods in the Mason District are witnessing an increase in pedestrian traffic as we transition from suburban to more urban surroundings. With this increase in traffic, we also see an increase in litter.

Many citizens are continually concerned with the physical condition of the area and we want to support all revitalization efforts. We also want to make sure that the businesses in our district keep their properties looking presentable so that we can attract investor interest and ensure community pride. Studies show that the presence of litter affects investor interest. Please contact the Supervisor’s office and ask them to take action to address these issues.

Here are some common things that communities can do to combat this growing problem:

Adopt a Highway- information can be found here.

The Alice Ferguson Foundation Potomac River Watershed Clean Up web site has several resources and it is worth your time to check this site out.

Contact the Clean Fairfax Council

The Clean Fairfax Council will also provide your association with gloves, trash bags and more if you host a clean up.

Schedule a clean up in your community. Team up with other organizations, for example, the PTA at your local school and or a baseball/soccer team.

• • Send anti-litter messages out in your newsletters any time you have the space. See the pdf ads below and download them.

• Create Anti-Litter Signs signs and banners that help educate people with anti-litter messages.