ANNAPOLIS, Md. — State officials say littering is a huge problem along Maryland streets and highways, and it costs our state millions of dollars per year that could otherwise go to fixing potholes and other essential infrastructure. In 2026, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) partnered with Gov. Wes Moore to create a new campaign in hopes of discouraging littering.
According to Maryland.gov, around $17 million is spent on cleaning up highways each and every year, causing great strain on Maryland’s budget. The goal of the Respect Maryland Roads campaign is to reduce littering across the state. The initiative includes billboards, social media posts and other forms of advertising so that Maryland can get its message across to as many residents as possible.
“In previous years, Maryland has spent more than $17 million cleaning litter on our roadways,” said Moore in a promotional video…