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Litter is the result of the improper disposal of trash. It has very negative environmental impacts including:
- Attracting rodents and insects which may breed disease;
- Polluting streams and lakes that flow to the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay;
- Killing fish and wildlife;
- Destroying scenic vistas.
The Keep America Beautiful Foundation estimates that 51 billion pieces of litter are thrown out every year at an annual clean-up cost of $11.5 billion.
Litter-Related Topics
- Stream Litter
- Report a Litterer
- Regional Litter Prevention Campaign
- Cigarette Butt Litter
- Illegal Dumping
- Litter in Our Storm Drain System
- Videos: Please Don’t Litter | Stop Bagging Our Streams
Associated Organizations
- Clean Fairfax Council
- Stormwater Management
- Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District
- Solid Waste Management
- Alice Ferguson Foundation
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