| MYTH |
Litter control is not important. |
| FACT |
Litter may not be
the most dramatic or exciting of the many problems that threaten the quality of
our environment, but it is a problem that affects everyone in the
community. |
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| MYTH |
Only "certain types"
of people litter. |
| FACT |
Litterbugs can be
found among people of every age, gender, race and geographic location, at every
level of society. |
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| MYTH |
Littering creates
jobs. |
| FACT |
Litter costs you
money. City taxpayers pay for roadside clean-ups. This money could have
been used for road repairs, improvements or community programs. |
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| MYTH |
No one notices
litter. |
| FACT |
Litter destroys the
beauty of a community. When litter mars the enjoyment of our city,
the city
risks tourism and business opportunities. |
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| MYTH |
Litter doesn't hurt
anyone. |
| FACT |
Litter is a safety
hazard. Litter is a breeding ground for
vermin, disease and fire. Litter impacts
vehicle insurance rates because of litter-related auto accidents. Ingesting
litter can cause injury or death to pets and wild animals. |
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| MYTH |
Litter doesn't
affect the economy. |
| FACT |
Litter discourages
economic development because it impacts real estate values. Businesses will not
locate in a community which lacks the pride to effectively control
litter. |
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