Some may think that litter isn't that big of an issue, however litter has a direct impact on the health of our environment and community.
- Litter and debris attract rodents and insects to the area which leads to the spread of disease.
- Old spare tires can fill with water, creating a breeding ground for misquitos.
- Lit cigarettes can easily spark large fires, placing the community in danger.
- Littered glass can become very dangerous to children and animals in the area.
- Small packages are easy for animals to try to consume and choke on or be poisoned by.
- Cigarette butts are also toxic to small children and animals.
- Billions of dollars of tax payers money goes to cleaning up litter each year, think about how else we could use that money to benefit our communities.