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

World Oceans Day
Sunday, June 8

Calling all ocean lovers! Join Toby and friends for a United Nations-sanctioned World Oceans Day cleanup on Folly Beach! The event begins at 4:30 PM on the beach in front of the Tides Hotel, featuring speakers and local conservation organizations. The cleanup will begin soon after and last until 6:30 PM, with all supplies provided. Join us to help protect the ocean!

Join us for the volunteer-exclusive afterparty at Tides starting at 7pm! We’ll have live music, a special World Oceans Day cocktail, and discounted beverages. Plus, enjoy discounts on food and beverages across the island with your volunteer wristband!

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