Salem Clean Sweep was incorporated into the Salem Beautification Committee in 1999 to promote a more unified approach to restore Salem's beauty and bring pride to our citizens. Litter and graffiti removal efforts are coordinated throughout the year. Litter prevention Litter prevention is the primary goal of Salem Clean Sweep. Littering is a habit and occurs when people deliberately or carelessly dispose of solid waste improperly. Disposing of all waste properly, recycling everything you can and reducing the amount of waste you create helps.
Litter drives down property values, and is a deterrent to new business and tourism.
There is strong evidence that uncollected trash and other types of physical disorder like graffiti and abandoned vehicles make people feel unsafe and attracts crime. Never throw anything from a vehicle Always use a vehicle litter bag or otherwise secure items inside a vehicle. It is against the law to throw trash from a vehicle. This includes cigarette butts. Litter creates an eyesore and unnecessary work for government workers or volunteers.