Fighting for common-sense policies on single-use plastic, litter & sustainability issues in Virginia!

At Litter Free Virginia, we are working year-round to gather information about the most pressing litter, escaped trash, and pollution issues facing the Commonwealth so that we can share it with YOU! We seek to empower the local communities affected by these issues and our fellow environmental advocates to help make Virginia a cleaner, greener, and safer place to live and work.

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    The research is in: single-use plastic is out. Learn about the damage that single-use plastic products have done to Virginia’s environment and economy.

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    Are you passionate about litter prevention? We’ll give you the tools necessary to bring the #LitterFreeVA campaign to your community!

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Plastic Policy, Legislation,
and More

Virginia is a Dillon Rule state, which means that local municipalities need the State General Assembly’s permission to do things like enact single-use bag fees, EPS bans, and bottle bills. The Dillon Rule narrowly defines the authority of local governments under the guidance of the state (in contrast to Home Rule, which grants local governments greater autonomy).

Litter Free Virginia informs you about state litter issues and how to let legislators know that you want helpful legislation passed! Refer to our Legislation Tracker for the latest plastic & litter policies and a look back at previous legislation in Virginia.

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Use the hashtag #LitterFreeVA to help us collect evidence on plastic pollution issues across the Commonwealth and showcase the great work of our advocacy & action communities to Turn Off The Tap!