Litter Affects the Quality of Life in Our Communities

Litter is a problem faced by all of Cabell County’s communities, large and small, urban and rural. Littered neighborhoods can result in property values being lowered by as much as 15% and are a magnet for drug dealers and other unlawful activity.

Littering is a violation of West Virginia state law. Local governments may adopt and enforce ordinances that are more restrictive than state law. Tackling litter involves more than just cleaning it up. Successful litter prevention programs draw upon effective education, enforcement, and eradication (cleanup) efforts.

Litter affects the quality of life in our communities. During the May 13th primary campaign, the candidates for local and Cabell County offices must be quizzed on what they will do differently. The failure of current government officeholders, during the last eight years, to implement a well-planned educational and enforcement effort to get our county cleaned up – and kept clean - must not be allowed to occur during the next eight years.