Youth Groups to Collect Litter Along Mercer County Roads This Spring

Motorists are being asked to use caution over the next few months as youth community groups begin picking up litter along ditches on many Mercer County roads.

Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart recently issued the reminder to help protect the various groups taking part in the spring Litter Pick-up Program.

According to Wiechart, clean-up crews are expected to begin work in late March and typically finish by late spring.

The litter pick-up program is a joint effort funded by the Mercer County Engineer’s Office and township trustees, who pay recognized civic and community groups that participate.

Safety vests, gloves, bags, and disposal fees for the program are funded by the Mercer County Solid Waste District and the Ohio EPA.