A Litter Bit Better 2009

A Litter Bit Better 2009

Litter Bit Better Logo 2008
 

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 time online
  • Pick up your collection instructions and trash bags
  • Collect litter on your selected date
  • Report your results and celebrate your good deed!

    •  

    Check our website links below for more about A Litter Bit Better! and for information about the History of the Campaign.

    Submitted by Rene Jones Lafflam on Mon, 2007-10-15 19:45.

    Have a comment? Join us on Facebook!