Counties with PennDOT-approved litter control programs can share in littering fines imposed by the state under a little-used program created in 1990.

Normally the state keeps all fines imposed under state law for littering, however, counties that apply to PennDOT for an approved local litter control program can share those fines 50-50 with the state creating a source of local funding for little control efforts.

PennDOT guidelines for what constitutes a local little control program and a description of the application process are available online.

Questions about the program should be direct to Richard Ebeling, PennDOT Bureau of Maintenance and Operations, 717-705-1552 or by sending email to: rebeling@state.pa.us .

4/7/2006