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Thousands are expected to visit California’s hundreds of parks this spring and summer to enjoy the warmer weather, beauty, and natural attractions. As visitation increases, so does the need to prevent litter and waste. With resources strapped across national, state, and community recreation spots, it is more important than ever for the public to help keep these open spaces clean.
That’s why Clean California is encouraging everyone to do their part with three simple tips:
- Pack it in, pack it out. Leave no trace by bringing a trash bag, especially when visiting remote areas. Use it for food waste, napkins, single-use food wrappers, and other waste until it can be properly discarded. It’s important not to overload park trash cans. If trash cans are full, hang on to your waste until you find another appropriate disposal option.
- Pick up after pets. A common misconception is that pet waste is a natural fertilizer that can be left to decompose in the environment. Not so! Pet waste can contain harmful bacteria, which can carry diseases that affect wildlife and contaminate waterways. Bring pet waste bags when visiting parks and be sure to pick up and discard pet waste.
- Properly dispose of cigarette butts. One of the most littered items is cigarette butts. They can spark wildfires and pollute our waterways. Be sure to dispose of cigarette butts in proper receptacles.
Just one piece of litter can ruin the experience. Adopting these simple habits can have a big impact on keeping our parks and community spaces clean and beautiful. For more tips on how to help keep the Golden State clean, visit CleanCA.com.