You Can Make a Difference

Litter isn’t natural.  It’s an illegal preventable environmental problem that hurts innocent people and wildlife. Litter won’t go away unless each of us takes responsibility not to litter. Think about who you hurt when you litter, and don’t do it. 

Litter discourages economic development.  Good stores and important businesses will not locate in a community that lacks the pride to effectively control litter.  Visitors and tourists avoid communities that are polluted with litter.

Here are some ways you can make a difference:

• Set an example for others by not littering.
• Carry a litterbag in your car.
• Make sure trash cans have secure lids and don’t overflow your refuse container.
• Tie papers in a bundle or place in a brown bag before placing them in a curbside recycling bin.
• If you own a business, check dumpsters daily to see that top side doors are closed .
• Cover open loads on all trucks.
• Encourage your family, civic group, sports group, or other organization to "adopt" a spot or street.
• Report areas where people have illegally dumped garbage and debris.
• Participate in the Great American Cleanup and Clean the Bay Day.