The state may specify the design and one or more types of litter receptacles for distribution throughout the state. Some states design a receptacle embellished with the state's anti-litter symbol. Alternatively, partnerships between the public and private sectors can work to defray the costs of the receptacles by allowing private businesses to sponsor or advertise on the receptacles. The advertising rate paid by the private, sponsoring partner covers the cost of the receptacle. A sticker with the sponsor's name is placed on the receptacle.
Sponsorships are for a five year term.
Decisionmakers facing a litter problem characterized by cigarette butts may choose receptacles specifically designed for cigarette disposal. Where cigarette smoking privileges have been assigned to certain locations by law or other policy, requiring cigarette butt receptacles in these areas may reduce the smoker's potential to litter. Require Proper Litter Receptacle Use Litter receptacles create litter if improperly used. Ideally, a state law requiring the placement of litter receptacles would include a companion provision requiring the proper use of the receptacle. Violators of Louisiana's law are fined a minimum of fifty dollars.