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Volunteers Needed for Hampton's Annual Litter Index August 5th

The Hampton Clean City Commission will be conducting its 10th annual Litter Index on Wednesday, August 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The index evaluates 55 areas throughout the city on the amount of visible litter. The scores received in each area influence the Hampton Clean City Commission's programs and educational efforts. Learn more about the Hampton Litter Index.

Sea Turtle That Ingested Plastic to Be Released

Plastic bag litter is more than a beautification issue. Turtles, fish, sharks, and other aquatic life are endangered by plastic bags and particles every day. "Kermit" the sea turtle became ill after ingesting  bits of plastic and paper, and a balloon. The Virginia Aquarium Stranding Team surgically removed the trash and rehabilitated him. The Stranding Team plans to return him to the wild on Sunday, June 21. To read more about Kermit, read the WVEC.com article, "Kermit the sea turtle to be set free."

Christina Trapani, Virginia Aquarium Stranding Team, gave a presentation on the impacts of plastic bag litter  at the HR CLEAN regional conference, "Are Plastic Bags Sacking the Environment?" Her stranding response presentation shows slides of wildlife which had ingested or become entangled in plastic bags.

Peninsula Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collections

The Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority (VPPSA) will be holding several special collection events. Residents of Hampton, James City County, Poquoson, Williamsburg and York County may dispose of their household hazardous waste at these events. The City of Newport News has a separate collection day schedule.

 

 

 

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