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North Carolina Wants You to “Swat A-Litterbug”

If you see someone littering, you can now report it. North Carolina wants you to report people littering through the NCDOT website, the new Swat-A-Litterbug app, or by calling 1-800-331-5864….

LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 19: Rubbish left by football fans floating the fountain at Leicester Square on June 19, 2021 in London, England. England and Scotland drew 0-0 in the Euro 2020 match at Wembley last night. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

If you see someone littering, you can now report it. North Carolina wants you to report people littering through the NCDOT website, the new Swat-A-Litterbug app, or by calling 1-800-331-5864. You will be asked to provide the location, license plate number of the vehicle, as well as the time the offense occurred. According to the NCDOT "The N.C Department of Transportation’s Swat-A-Litterbug Program encourages the public to report people who litter in an effort to help make North Carolina roadways cleaner. The program provides every individual an opportunity to be an active participant in reducing litter on North Carolina roadways."

What happens if you report someone or are reported? "Upon receipt of the reported information, NCDOT will mail the registered owner of the vehicle that was reported a formal notification, signed by N.C. State Highway Patrol, that informs them about the littering offense, the penalties of littering and urges them to help keep North Carolina clean."

Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.