The Springfield City Council approved a new initiative to address litter along major roads by implementing a fee on waste delivered to the city landfill.
The Clean Green Waste Impact Initiative was approved Feb. 2 and is designed to fund year-round litter removal, according to a community announcement.
The initiative is based on findings from the city’s Landfill Waste Characterization Study and Citizen Solid Waste Satisfaction Survey, both completed in 2025. The studies highlighted growing community concern about litter and its impact on Springfield’s appearance and environmental health…