Court Appointed or Volunteer

The Litter Abatement & Beautification Program is a court-approved initiative that gives individuals with court-ordered community service an opportunity to give back to their community in a positive and restorative way. Through supervised litter removal projects, participants contribute to the beauty and health of our service areas.

Program Goals

• Cleaner Communities: Reduce litter and illegal dumping across Shelby County.
   
• Restorative Justice: Provide meaningful service opportunities that allow participants to restore community trust.
   
• Public Pride: Improve the quality of life for residents by beautifying parks, roadways, and green spaces.
   
• Accountability: Track and report all service hours completed to the courts with transparency.
   
• Collaboration: Build partnerships with local government, businesses, and residents to create lasting change.

Service Areas

Court-ordered participants will perform supervised litter removal in the following designated areas:

• Public Parks (including Shelby Farms, Overton Park, MLK Riverside Park, and others identified by county authorities)
   
• Greenways and Trails
   
• Roadways and Highway Entrances/Exits
   
• School Zones and Playgrounds
   
• Neighborhood Common Areas
   
• Vacant Lots and Illegal Dumping Sites