Chattooga County continues to grapple with a persistent and significant litter problem, despite the monumental efforts of the Sheriff’s Office and inmate work crews who have already cleared a staggering amount of trash from local roadways this year.

This past week, Sheriff Mark Schrader highlighted the ongoing challenge and commended the dedicated team working to keep the county clean. According to the Sheriff, Deputy Ken Anderson and his team of inmate workers have already picked up an astonishing 22,600 pounds of garbage from Chattooga County roadways since the beginning of the year. This equates to over 10 tons of trash removed from the community’s public spaces.

“Deputy Ken Anderson and his inmate workers have picked up 22,600 lbs of garbage from the county roadways just this year. That’s 10 tons of trash!” Sheriff Schrader stated. He extended his gratitude, adding, “I would like to thank Ken and his inmate workers for their consistent work on trying to keep the roadways clean.”

The substantial volume of collected waste underscores the continuous nature of the litter issue that plagues the county’s roadsides. While the consistent efforts of Deputy Anderson’s team make a significant impact on local aesthetics and environmental health, the sheer weight of the collected debris serves as a stark reminder of the community-wide challenge.

Authorities continue to urge residents and visitors to dispose of their waste responsibly to help alleviate the burden on cleanup crews and preserve the natural beauty of Chattooga County.