Pick It Up Calcasieu

On the road more often than not? Keep your vehicle (and the road) 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣 by keeping a grocery/garbage bag in it 24/7. What's better? Invest in a nice, reusable cup for your beverages to cut down on plastic and paper trash. #keepcalcasieuclean #keeplouisianabeautiful

"The best is yet to come." ~ Frank Sinatra 🎉 #HappyNewYear #PickItUpCalcasieu

Would you want this in 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 neighborhood? Don't dump it in someone else's. Take it to one of the 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 Calcasieu Parish disposal sites: bit.ly/3hOvMfQ (open after 5 p.m. and on weekends)

Illegal dumping is a serious issue in SWLA—and we're working to put a stop to it here in Calcasieu Parish. The Police Jury has stepped up enforcement to target this specific issue, with fines ranging from $500 to $5,000. Parish Litter Laws & Fines: bit.ly/3GnTtJ4

One way to be a good steward of nature? Find a spot in your neighborhood or community to beautify! 🌻🌱 It's simple and free through our Adopt-a-Spot program. Get your supplies: bit.ly/3E5GrOb #dobeautifulthings #adoptaspot #beautification

Whether it's one item or several—it's still illegal dumping, and it's still a burden on our parish. Pick It Up, Calcasieu. #illegaldumping #litter #trash #takeittoadumpsite

#Didyouknow you can bring wood, paint cans, tires, white goods, metal, glass, ceramics and porcelain to our parish disposal sites? Dispose of your big trash and debris for FREE at one of the sites below! HOURS: Thurs - Mon, 7:30a - 6:30p MORE: bit.ly/3hOvMfQ

The enforcement starts now. Illegal dumping and litter will no longer be tolerated in our parish. See something? Report it at 493-LITR (5487) or pickitupcalcasieu.com/report… See full article below: americanpress.com/2021/10/10…

Litter kills. About one million birds and 100,000 sea animals—like turtles, whales, dolphins, and sharks—die every year from consuming or being trapped by litter. Do your part in keeping these animals safe and #PickItUpCalcasieu!

The last thing you want to see on a bike ride is loose trash. Items like chip bags and cigarette butts shouldn't be gathering on our roadsides and blighting our beautiful landscape... let's #PickItUpCalcasieu.

It's officially the start of autumn! 🍁 As we enjoy the beauty of the fall season, let's remember to be kind to nature by keeping trash in its place. #PickItUpCalcasieu #LoveTheBoot

See it? Report it. 🚯 It's easy to report littering on our website at the link below, or by calling 493-LITR (5487)! Let us know so we can work together to keep Calcasieu clean. #pickitupcalcasieu #keepitclean #reportit bit.ly/3ryJARL

Motorists 🚙 and pedestrians 🚶‍♂️ are the cause of 76% of roadway litter, and another 16% is a result of improperly covered loads. For cleaner and safer roads, ✔️ Secure your load ✔️ Keep a bag in your vehicle for on-the-go trash #SecureYourLoad #PickItUp #KeepCalcasieuClean

One part of hurricane preparedness: making sure everything is tied down, including your trash cans. Please make sure to stay safe, prepare well, and secure all trash/garbage cans in preparation for the incoming weather. #pickitupcalcasieu

Pick It Up Calcasieu team members practice what we preach. Here's our social media manager, Malloree, picking up some litter she came across on her way to work this morning. Goes to show... it takes less than 5 minutes to make a difference. ✔️ #pickitupcalcasieu #makeadifference

A perfect pandemic activity... picking up trash along a path, and then walking it back to see how beautiful you've made it. ✨🌻 #pickitupcalcasieu #bethechange nyti.ms/2YlcJCj

If you have large/irregular garbage or recyclables, consider dropping them off at one of our dumpsites! We have locations in Sulphur and Lake Charles, and they are free to residents of Calcasieu Parish. 👉 Check out our website to learn more: bit.ly/3hOvMfQ

Did you know that, statistically speaking, people litter less in areas that are beautified? Something as simple as keeping your neighborhood street picked up and adding some flowers to your yard could deter someone from littering. #pickitupcalcasieu #keeplouisianabeautiful

Cig butts, paper, food wrappers, confections and napkins/tissues are the 5 most commonly littered items. Some items might get into the environment by accident, but most often people are to blame. If you see a litterer, report by calling 493-LITR. bit.ly/2OvpfKf

Want to know the cold, hard facts? Over 51 billion (51,000,000,000) pieces of trash are littered on U.S. roadways each year. Forty-six billion of those pieces are less than four inches in size (gum wrappers, cig butts, bottle caps, etc). #pickitupcalcasieu #livelitterfree