DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), along with its partners, has made significant progress in creating a cleaner Delaware. In 2023, an impressive 91,810 bags of trash were collected as part of the ‘Keep DE Litter Free’ initiative. This ongoing effort resonates deeply with residents who take immense pride in preserving the natural beauty of their state.
The task was undertaken by a broad coalition including DelDOT Maintenance & Operations employees, DART, Adopt-A-Highway/Sponsor-A-Highway programs, the Work A Day Earn A Pay Program, and even the Delaware Department of Corrections’ inmate work program. Their collective efforts did not stop at bags of trash; they also removed nearly 5,000 discarded tires and 68 appliances from the sides of Delaware’s roads.
Governor John Carney lauded these efforts, emphasizing the far-reaching implications of a litter-free Delaware. “Keeping trash off our roads not only improves the appearance of our state, it keeps it out of our waterways, contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment for all of us,” he said.
However, despite the commendable progress, Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski pointed out that litter remains a persistent problem. She noted that while total litter collection increased by nearly 25 percent last year due to concerted efforts, the battle against waste is far from over. She went on to remind Delawareans that litter prevention starts with individual choices. “There is no quick and easy way to collect trash, but there is an easy way to prevent it, by choosing not to throw trash out of vehicles,” Majeski stated.
For those interested in joining the mission to keep Delaware litter-free, information is available on the governor’s official website. Businesses and organizations can also contribute by adopting or sponsoring a highway through DelDOT’s Adopt-A-Highway or Sponsor-A-Highway programs.
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