Litter Bit Better campaign set for May
The Litter Bit Better campaign is happening this spring, with organizers encouraging community members to volunteer for the annual trash pick-up event while maintaining Covid safety measures.
This year’s guidance from RNeighbors, which puts on the event, calls for volunteers to pick up trash independently or in groups that they already regularly gather with, such as their household, family, or workplaces.
This year’s campaign runs from May 1-9. Trash and recycling bags are provided (registration information can be found here).
Since launching in 2007, Litter Bit Better volunteers have collected more than 140 tons of litter across Rochester.
In announcing this year’s campaign, organizers offered the following tips for helping care for the environment while practicing social distancing:
1. Litter Walks
Bring a small trash bag on any walks you take and pick up any litter along the way. If your dog tags along, be sure to clean up their waste too.
2. Adopt-a-Drain
Register for www.adopt-a-drain.org and clean up debris on storm drains in your neighborhood.
3. Adopt-a-Park with the City of Rochester
Visit the City of Rochester Parks and Recreation Website to see what parks are available for adoption.
4. Prevent litter at home
Place all trash in a plastic bag and tie the bag shut before throwing it away. Do not overload your garbage and recycling containers and make sure each container cover closes completely. This helps prevent windblown trash from entering your neighborhood.
5. Recycle
Learn what can be recycled with your curbside hauler or at the Olmsted County Recycling Center Plus. All items should be clean, dry, and empty and then placed loosely in your recycling cart.
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