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In addition to the cost of cleaning up litter, studies have shown these effects of littered communities:
· Lack of community pride
- Lower property values
- Perception of a declining community.
- Increase in crime.
- Negative impact to the local businesses.
- Threat to public health.
- Degradation of waterways.
- Harm to wildlife.
WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP KEEP CLAY CLEAN?
As an individual citizen . . . .
- Set an example for your family and friends and encourage others to do the same.
- Secure paper and other items so that they don’t blow out of your vehicle.
- When you see litter, pick it up and put it in a trash can.
- Keep a litter bag in your vehicle.
- If you are a smoker, carry and use a portable or pocket ashtray.
- Make sure your trash cans have lids that can be securely fastened or use bungee cords to hold them in place.
- Recycle. A recycle bin is behind Clay City Hall. The Alabama Environmental Council Recycling Center is located at 2431 2nd Avenue North and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Volunteer for community-wide cleanups
As a business . . . .
- Encourage your employees to take pride in their workplace by keeping it and the grounds litterfree. Go the extra mile and keep the adjacent right of way free of litter.
- Educate your employees by placing anti-litter articles in your newsletters and on bulletin boards.
- Make sure your dumpsters are tightly closed.
- Provide cigarette/litter receptacles at the entrance to your building.
- Start a recycling/waste reduction program at your company.
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