Potential Partners
Below is a partial listing of the many public, private, and
voluntary sector partners that states have engaged in Litter
Abatement initiatives. Which could be involved in your
community?
For a list of specific resources in your community,
view our Resources Directory
Voluntary Groups
- Garden Club
- Faith communities and organizations
- Civic groups
- Keep Georgia Beautiful Local Affiliates
- Fraternal order of Police
- Student Organizations
- Service providers'
- County Extension Office
Business
- Private businesses
- Chamber of Commerce
- Solid Waste Companies
- Economic development directors
Funding Resources
- City/County Government
- Private foundations
- State/Federal Grants
Education
- Colleges and universities
- Public schools - elementary, secondary
- Teachers and administrators
- Parent organizations
Communication
- Community newsletters
- Media (TV, radio, print)
- State/local Web sites
Government
- City/County Officials
- Code Enforcement
- Local Leadership
- Law enforcement agency
- State legislators
- Public Works staff
What are potential roles for partners?
- Link and consult with civic groups, health organizations, planning councils, and other groups to address impacts of litter
- Lead community initiatives, including fundraising and policy development
- Facilitate community input through meetings, events, or advisory groups
- Provide technical assistance and guidance for program planning and policy development
- Collect and analyze data; conduct literature reviews, research, or assessments
- Develop and present education and training programs
- Educate elected officials and policy makers on litter issues
- Provide long-term support to sustain litter abatement initiatives.
Below is a listing of Georgia's existing partners in
the litter initiative
Association County Commissioners of Georgia
Department of Community Affairs
Department of Economic Development
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Public Safety
Department of Transportation
Georgia Association of Code Enforcement Officers
Georgia Beverage Association
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Georgia Chapter of the National Solid Waste Management
Association
Georgia Municipal Association
Georgia Police Chief Association
Georgia Pulp and Paper Association
Georgia Sheriffs Association
Georgia State Patrol
Georgia Tire Retailers Association
Governor's Office of Highway Safety
Hands On Georgia
Keep Georgia Beautiful Executive Directors Association
Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
Prosecuting Attorney's Council of Georgia
