A Litter Bit Better 2008
Submitted by Executive Director on Mon, 2007-10-15 19:45.
During this week, volunteers will join together to pick up litter in Rochester.
Why is there a need? Maybe Rochester seems like a really clean city to you?
In fact, compared with other locations, it is very clean but it takes our constant care. Last year, Rochester’s first A Litter Bit Better! event contributed to the collection of 21,500 pounds of litter by over 1,400 volunteers from public lands throughout the City of Rochester. That’s a lot of trash!
Did you know that according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation 45% of roadside litter occurs unintentionally when trash blows out of uncovered trucks or falls off of unsecured loads?
You can help!
Here’s how:
- Save the date for 2008! April 19-26
- Select an area of Rochester for collecting litter
- Pick a date during A Litter Bit Better! week for collecting litter
- Recruit family, friends, neighbors, or co-workers to help you collect litter
- Register your group, location, and date on-line
- Pick up your collection instructions and trash bags
- Collect litter on your selected date
- Report your results and celebrate your good deed!
