A Litter Bit Better Stats 2008

During April 19-26, 2008, more than 4,000 Rochester volunteers collected over 12 tons of litter.

Our thanks to all of you who pitched in to make Rochester A Litter Bit Better!

Waste Collected

• Bottles, cans, paper, plastic, cigarette butts, and food containers/wrappers were the most commonly reported types of litter.
• There were several reports of personal hygeine products being common. In one collection area, the volunteers found condoms and a bible.
• Weird things collected this year include: a witches hat, a $100 bill, bags of dog poop, a fire hose, and a lawn mower.

Volunteer Totals (based on registration information)

• 196 groups registered to collect litter.
• At the time of their registration, the estimated number of volunteers exceeded 4,000 individuals. (Many groups did not provide an estimated group size.)
• Some groups that were known to collect litter did not register.
• School groups comprised about 45% of the volunteers, with Mayo High School topping the charts at about 1,000 students. Other schools that had large groups included Elton Hills Elementary, Kellog Middle School, Gage Elementary, Adam Abdulle Academy, John Marshall High School, and RCTC/UCR staff and students.
• Large numbers of volunteers came from other organized groups: 26 girl and boy scout groups, 6 church groups, and 9 neighborhood associations.
• Charter Communication and Custom Alarm were the largest business groups.

Waste Management and Rochester Service Company donated their equipment AND drivers donated their time to pick it the bags of litter collected around the city. We couldn’t do it without their enthusiastic involvement!

A big green Thank You to below businesses, organizations, and individuals. They stepped up and donated funds that we’ll put to good use by purchasing garbage bags, printing promotional materials, and purchasing supplies for the opening and closing events.

Please thank them for helping to make Rochester A Litter Bit Better! with your patronage.