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 Upcoming Litter Sweeps

Post Sea & Sand Sweep
Monday, February 23 I 10am

Join us Monday, February 23rd from 10am–12pm under the Pier (beachfront) for our Post Sea & Sand Sweep! Come team up with Toby, the South Carolina Aquarium, and the Coast Guard as we work together to clean up our streets and the beach. 🌊🧹

Toby’s Island Wide Sweep
April 2026
Sweep to Kick Off Earth Month

World Ocean Day Sweep
June 2026
Toby and Folly are registered with the United Nations for World Sweep and will host a Conservation Tabling Event with regional conservation partners.

Toby’s Spooktacular Costume Litter Sweep
October 2026
Sweep to Get You in the Halloween Spirit

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