Some were in elementary school and others retired. Residents from all walks of life came together. Volunteers picked up bags and bags of litter from the streets of West Columbia, Saturday. It was part o the City-Wide Litter Pick Up.

West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles said 270 volunteers signed up to pick up litter. “It shows that the citizens of West Columbia care about their community,” Miles said. “I’m very impressed with the effort of everyone.”

The West Columbia’s Litter Pick-Up Day featured volunteers from church groups, scout troops and businesses
Here are some photos from those who participated. (City of West Columbia Photos – by Kelli Rikard)