County launches litter prevention campaign

[Courtesy of Marion County]

The “No Horsin’ Around with Marion” campaign, as part of the Litter Task Force, has begun as the county partners with SunTran to advertise litter-free messaging. The first of two SunTran buses featuring the campaign logo to discourage littering and spread awareness has been commissioned.

The Litter Task Force is pushing several initiatives to discourage littering in the community, including increased fines and heavier enforcement for offenders who illegally dispose of trash.

The new county ordinance fines $150 for a first litter violation. For a second violation, offenders could be fined $300 and serve up to 10 days of incarceration or community service. For a third violation, offenders could face a $500 fine, serve 10 to 30 days of incarceration or community service.