Louisiana specifies the removal of litter from receptacles on publicly-owned property is the responsibility of the state and local agencies removing litter within their respective jurisdictions. If the receptacles are not placed, have insufficient capacity to collect the amount of litter generated on the property, or are not maintained properly, a fine is imposed. Louisiana's Health Department is the primary enforcing agency. The litter receptacle requirement could be added to state and local health department's inspection criteria. 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.