Litter on Virginia’s 59,451 miles of state-maintained roadways is not just an eyesore. The Commonwealth spent more than $9.3 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 to clean up more than 350,000 bags ...

In 1971, a litter tax was established in the state. For 50 years, that tax rate has not changed and only certain items are covered under the tax such as cigarette butts, food wrappers, and snack bags.

In the meantime, Gibson said, the most that the city can do is continue to educate people on why littering is harmful. “Please do not litter,” he said. “Just that simple.