TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County is once again encouraging residents to beautify their communities by participating in the county’s “Fall Litter Blitz.”

County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced the initiative on Thursday, October 24, inviting groups and residents to organize and participate in litter cleanups throughout the county.

“Environmental action begins at home and in our communities, and it’s up to all of us to be good stewards of our local environment and take pride in our neighborhoods,” Olszewski said in a statement. “Litter Blitz is a fun and impactful way we can make a difference together while protecting our neighborhoods and waterways for future generations.”

Those interested in participating can find more information, including registration forms, locations for free cleanup supplies, an interactive map of scheduled cleanups, and real-time results on the county’s Litter Blitz website.

Groups can register their cleanup events on the website, noting whether the event is private or if they are seeking volunteers. Volunteers can find a planned cleanup and contact event organizers.

This is the county’s second “Litter Blitz” of the year. The spring event took place in April and May, with 64 registered cleanups resulting in volunteers collecting 1,255 bags of trash, according to the county.

“That’s about 20,000 pounds of litter that didn’t end up in our waterways and eventually the Chesapeake Bay,” said Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability Director Horacio Tablada.

In addition to the one-month “Litter Blitz,” the county has several ongoing programs aimed at reducing litter and promoting environmental stewardship.

Through the Adopt-a-Road program, groups can take responsibility for keeping a designated section of County roadway litter-free through regular cleanups.

County code enforcement inspectors also conduct commercial dumpster sweeps and work to educate businesses on proper waste disposal to prevent overflow and spillage.

Residents can report concerns about litter or dumping by filing a code complaint online, through the BaltCoGo app, or by calling 311.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.