JASPER, Tenn. – Alleviating Marion County’s litter problem has become a primary focus of its Chamber of Commerce in recent months.
Now officials are encouraging municipalities like Jasper to get involved.
Judy Blevins, a representative with the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, said the negative economic impact from litter is vast.
“Everything from the prices of real estate to prospective new businesses coming in, as well as health issues as litter leaches into waterways,” she said.
She said three things could help alleviate the problem.