Litter Control Tips and Ideas

Please do your part not to litter:

• Always put your trash in a proper container. If one is not available, hold on to your garbage until you find one.
  
  
• Use returnable, reusable or refillable drink containers or bring your own cup.
  
  
• Use a litterbag in your vehicle.
  
  
• Reduce and reuse as much as you can before you recycle.
  
  
• Put your garbage out for collection as close to pickup time as possible. Use a trash can or cover bags with an old blanket to keep birds out. Secure your recycling bags.
  
  
• Display the "Don't be a Litter Bug" symbol or the "Litter Free Thunder Bay" logo. Put up a "Don't be a Litter Bug" or "Litter Free" poster at your school or workplace. Display the "Don't be a Litter Bug" or "Litter Free" sticker to remind others not to litter. Contact us to request these items.
  
  
• Support community cleanups, recycling programs, legislation and other efforts to reduce litter.
  
  
• Get the support of your neighbourhood. Successful litter control must be a continuous, ongoing effort which involves the entire community - from youth to seniors, businesses, community groups and the media. Organize a committee to develop a plan of action.
  
  
• Set a good example. Don't be a Litterbug and inform others about the detriments of littering.