Folly Association
of Business

Litter Committee

Beach Cleanup Volunteer Opportunities in Folly Beach

The Folly Beach Association of Business (FAB) Litter Committee’s mission is to create a litter-free future for Folly Beach and its inhabitants by conducting thorough litter sweeps, recording valuable data, and presenting data to officials to enforce and create legislation to improve litter issues.

Interested in organizing a beach sweep? Please contact Vanessa Oltman at jvolt243@gmail.com. She will be able to assist and answer all your questions.

Meet Toby

Toby the Turtle is the Litter Committee’s mascot. A friendly well-known face, Toby’s passion is to fight for a litter-free future for himself and his community.

#KeepFollyClean

Toby’s Litter Sweeps

Folly Beach Cleanup – Protect Our Beaches


Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: In front of the Tides Hotel, Folly Beach

Join Oceanic Global, the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), and Corona USA’s Protect Our Beaches campaign for an evening of giving back to the coast we love. This volunteer cleanup is part of a nationwide effort to prevent litter from entering our rivers and oceans, while educating participants on how to reduce waste and protect marine life.

All ages are welcome, and cleanup supplies will be provided. Come ready to make a difference, meet fellow ocean lovers, and enjoy a beautiful Folly Beach sunset while helping keep our shoreline clean.

Helpful Litter Tips to Help Toby

  • Take your trash to the provided areas
  • Pick up litter when you see it
  • Use reusable products whenever able
  • Carry a litter bag in your car
  • Set an example for others by not littering

#KeepFollyClean

Photos from Past Litter Sweeps