In this episode of Inside Your County Government, host Doria Fleisher sits down with Michelle Smith, Litter Control Manager, and Jakira Butler, Recycling and Litter Control Superintendent, to talk all things litter in Charles County.

From the dedicated road crews working tirelessly to keep our streets clean, to school outreach programs educating the next generation, Michelle and Jakira break down everything the Environmental Resources Division does to keep Charles County beautiful — and why they can't do it alone.

We cover:

• Why litter is more than just an eyesore — it's an environmental issue
• The difference between county and state road maintenance
• How to report illegal dumping
• The Adopt a Road and Adopt a Spot programs and how you can get involved
• Community cleanup events, including the annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup and the Charles County Community Cleanup

The message is clear: it takes a village to keep a village clean. Tune in to find out how you can be part of the solution.

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