With a litter rate more than 30 percent higher than the national average, Mississippi can no longer afford to ignore a problem that costs $2 million a year in clean-up efforts and immeasurable dollars in lost tourism and economic development.

In this site, you'll find information on the Mississippi Department of Transportation's anti-litter efforts, our popular media campaign featuring Think Green, Keep Mississippi Clean, and educational programs that are available to schools across the state.

If, after reading more about Mississippi's litter problem, you want to join us in the fight to eradicate litter and restore our home state to her original beauty, contact us to find out how to get started.

And, the next time you spot someone throwing trash on the ground, feel free to use our favorite line, "Think Green, Keep Mississippi Clean".

Myrtle doesn't like to pick up after you, but she will if she has to. Click here to find out more information about Myrtle the Turtle and getting a presentation for your child's classroom.

MDOT Anti-Litter Program is more than just an advertising campaign. Education, enforcement, and elimination are the keys to litter prevention. Find out how MDOT is addressing Mississippi's litter problem.