Adopt - A - Highway & Community Pride Charleston

05/18/2026

📣 Calling All Volunteers

Join us for a West Ashley James Island Spring 🌸 Litter Cleanup
Cleanup Details ⬇️
Date: May 30th
Time: 9 am to 11 am

Details: Volunteers will help pick up litter and debris from along our roadways and waterways.

What will volunteers need to bring or wear?
Volunteers should wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing they wouldn't mind if got a little dirty.

What to bring: If you have reusable gloves bring them🧤
You might get thirsty so please bring a reusable water bottle.

Location: This is a multi location event. Volunteers can choose from multiple locations.
Sign up here or in the comments: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/596151

This event is a part of the Greatest Charleston Cleanup event series.
West Ashley Connects House of Brews West Ashley West Ashley Connects Ross Appel - City of Charleston Councilmember Clemson Extension Carolina Clear Charleston County Government Robert Lunz Group South Carolina Chapter Sierra Club South Carolina Aquarium South Carolina Native Plant Society

05/14/2026

Thank you Councilman McBride for sharing this great recap video and your ongoing support. Looking forward to doing more!

Litter recap video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FYbE9a_dcw

Keep Charleston Beautiful

Jim McBride for Charleston City Council District 3

This video is a summary and a huge THANK YOU to the organizers and volunteers of the unprecedented Johns Island spring cleaning event that brought in almost ...

04/29/2026

Please contact your Senator and ask them to support H.3047

Our neighbors in Georgia are in our thoughts as they respond to devastating wildfires.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp reported the fire started on Monday (on highway 82) was caused by a 🎈balloon landing on a power line, — a sobering reminder that released 🎈balloons can have consequences far beyond where they land.

Last week, the South Carolina House passed H.3047 in a 92–17 bipartisan vote, and it now heads to the Senate for a first reading. The bill would classify intentional and organized balloon releases as litter, discouraging mass releases that often become pollution in our waterways, farms, roadsides, marine and wildlife habitat.
It’s a practical step South Carolina can take right now to address a preventable problem. But time is short!

The legislative session ends May 14, and H.3047 needs to move quickly through the Senate to reach the Governor’s desk. If it doesn’t advance before the session ends, the bill dies.

We need your Voice right now. Contact your SC state senator and urge them to move H.3047 forward without delay. Find your Senator through the link here or in the comments https://www.scstatehouse.gov/legislatorssearch.php.

Surfrider Foundation Charleston Chapter James Island Pride Isle of Palms Cleanup Crew Keep North Charleston Beautiful Keep Conway Beautiful Clemson Extension Carolina Clear

04/22/2026

Better late then never!

A belated thank you to all the volunteers who came out to our Johns Island Spring Litter Cleanup.

Nearly 150 volunteers spent their Saturday morning picking up litter along along Main Road, Brownswood Road, and River Road.

Volunteers collected well over 3,000 pounds of trash! This is an incredible achievement and a major win for our coastal ecosystem.

This success would not have been possible without the support from our amazing partners, including Keep Charleston Beautiful, City Councilmember Jim McBride, County Councilmember Joe Boykin, the Charleston Police Department, Charleston Surfrider, the South Carolina Department of Transportation, Palmetto Pride, Charleston County, and our community leaders who helped us identify locations and lead volunteer groups.

We are incredibly grateful to work alongside such driven groups who are passionate about keeping our Lowcountry litter free.

This cleanup was even featured on Live 5 News - be sure to check out the clip below!

Nearly 150 volunteers united for Johns Island Spring Clean-Up Day this weekend.

04/20/2026

Y’all — this is NOT your typical litter cleanup.
Yes, we’ll be rolling up our sleeves and picking up litter to help keep James Island beautiful… but that’s just the beginning.

After the cleanup, the celebration starts at the James Island Town Hall After Party! 🎉
We’re talking:
Live music
Local vendors
FREE pizza (courtesy of Paisano’s Pizza 🍕)
FREE caffeine fuel-ups from Camino Caffè (bring your mug!) ☕
And it gets even better…
🎟️ Volunteers will be entered into a raffle for some awesome prizes (Raffle takes place after the cleanup at Town Hall — must be present to win.)

📍 Exact meeting details will be sent to registered volunteers the week prior. Sign up here: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/591020

Come for the cleanup, stay for the after party 💚
James Island Exchange Club James Island PSD Fire Department

04/03/2026

Join us for a James Island Spring 🌸 Litter Cleanup
Cleanup Details ⬇️
Date: May 9th
Time: 9 am to 11 am
After Party: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

About the event
Litter isn't just an eyesore, it's a threat to our wildlife and aesthetic landscapes. From plastic in our waterways to trash on our roads, litter impacts our quality of life and local ecosystem. Let's take pride in our community and work together to restore it's natural beauty.

Post cleanup there will be an after party at the James Island town hall with live music, local vendors, free pizza (curtesy of Paisano's Pizza) and soda for volunteers. Camino Caffeino will also be on site for FREE caffeine fuel ups, so bring your mug! Best of all, raffle tickets will be given to volunteers who participate in the clean-up and the raffle will take place post clean-up at James Island Town Hall (must be present to win). Prizes include gift cards for Free Fly Apparel, Huriyali, Rain Barrel from Clemson Extension Carolina Clear plus lots more!

What will volunteers do?
Volunteers will help pick up litter and debris from along our roadways and waterways.

What will volunteers need to bring or wear?
Volunteers should wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing they wouldn't mind if got a little dirty.

What to bring: If you have reusable gloves bring them🧤
You might get thirsty so please bring a reusable water bottle.

Location: This event will be conducted along Riverland Drive and the James Island Connector. The Charleston / James Island Police Department will be on site to ensure it is a safe event. Exact meeting and working locations will be sent to registered volunteers the week prior to the event.

Sign up here: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/591020

This event is a part of the Greatest Charleston Cleanup event series.
Paisano's Pizza Grill Camino Caffeino Coffee James Island Pride Surfrider Foundation Charleston Chapter James Island PSD Fire Department James Island Exchange Club

Partners for this event include Keep Charleston Beautiful, James Island Pride, and Charleston Surfrider.

03/25/2026

Better late than never...

On March 9, 1985, the first-ever Adopt-a-Highway sign was installed on Texas’ Highway 69. The highway was adopted by the Tyler Civitan Club, whose members committed to picking up trash along a designated two-mile stretch of the road.

The Adopt-a-Highway program got its start roughly one year prior, when James Evans, an engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation, noticed litter blowing out of the back of a pickup truck while driving in Tyler, Texas. Evans became concerned about the cost of keeping highways clean and started asking community groups to volunteer to pick up trash. No one volunteered, but Billy Black, the public information officer for the Tyler District of the Texas Department of Transportation, took up his cause. Black organized the first official Adopt-a-Highway program, which provided training and equipment for volunteers. After the Tyler Civitan Club sign went up, other groups began volunteering to beautify their own stretches of highway.

The idea caught on across the United States and has since also been adopted in several other countries, including Canada, Japan, and New Zealand.

03/20/2026

Sharing on behalf of our friends Keep Charleston Beautiful

Announcing the Greatest Charleston Cleanup!
A citywide spring event series supporting Keep America Beautiful’s nationwide Greatest American Cleanup in honor of America’s 🇺🇸250th birthday. The national goal is to remove 25 billion pieces of litter by July 4, 2026 — and we’re calling on our community to help Charleston do its part!

One day isn’t enough to care for a city as special as ours. That’s why we’re hosting five community-wide cleanup events across Charleston this spring — one in each area of the city. Each cleanup will partner with local organizations, businesses, and community leaders to ensure these are safe and impactful events. Exact meeting locations will be sent out to registered participants ahead of time.

We encourage residents of all ages to join the cleanup in their area and help us reach those hard-to-reach spaces that need a little extra care. Together, we’ll roll up our sleeves, work side by side, and show what community pride can accomplish!
Ready to get involved? Grab your friends, bring your family, invite your coworkers, tell your neighbors, and be a part of something GREAT.

Sign up for a community cleanup near you!
Learn more here: https://www.charleston-sc.gov/2780/The-GREATEST-Charleston-Cleanup?fbclid=IwY2xjawQqaA5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUNWVsZjZRWFRRbjNKWjMxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmlP1BagCn1-q1PWNkr8rEukth3uNBxnUF_Mwvp-KuYThUfeSKIceDXEtPjY_aem_lQg2OabLlHWn2tHhp-vBkw

Surfrider Foundation Charleston Chapter Keep Charleston Beautiful James Island Pride James Island Exchange Club James Island PSD Fire Department Clemson Extension Carolina Clear

02/27/2026

Join us for our First Annual Johns Island Spring 🌸 Litter Cleanup

Cleanup Details ⬇️

Date: March 2️⃣1️⃣st is the First Day of Spring, so no better excuse to conduct an island-wide cleanup.

Time: 9 am to 11 am

Location: This event will be conducted along Main Road and River Road. The Charleston Police Department will be on site to ensure it is a safe event. Exact meeting and working locations will be sent to registered volunteers the week prior to the event.

What will volunteers do?
Volunteers will help pick up litter and debris from along our roadways and waterways.

What to wear:
Volunteers should wear close-toed 🥾 shoes and clothing you don't mind getting dirty.

What to bring: If you have reusable gloves bring them🧤
You might get thirsty so please bring a reusable water bottle.

Sign up here:
https://dash.pointapp.org/events/528292

Litter isn't just an eyesore, it's a threat to our wildlife and beautiful landscapes. From plastic in our waterways to trash on our roads, litter impacts our quality of life and local ecosystem. Let's take pride in our community and work together to restore it's natural charm.

There will be prizes for volunteers on site, so come on out and help us clean up our home!

Surfrider Foundation Charleston Chapter Charleston Water System Clemson Extension Horticulture & Tri-County Master Gardeners City of Charleston Police Department Johns Island Johns Island - A Friendly and Useful GroupRational Roads for Johns Island Angel Oak Tree- Johns Island SC Clemson Extension Carolina Clear Marlo Ann Charleston County Sheriff's Office Charleston Magazine Charleston County Government

02/09/2026

Shout out to one of our longest serving Adopt A Highway groups, Secession Camp #4

Secession Camp #4 signed up with AAH in 2004, which is 2️⃣1️⃣ years ago! ⭐️🏆⭐️

Six hardworking💪 volunteers spent three and a half hours removing litter along Glenn McConnell Blvd in West Ashley. Their total bag removal came to a whopping 2️⃣8️⃣ bags of trash, plus 2️⃣tires, which equals 4️⃣7️⃣5️⃣lbs of litter.

To learn more about how you can help keep our Lowcountry Litter Free, please email Marlo at [email protected]