General precautions that are followed at all landfills are observed at Altamont. Search the Web. The Kettleman Hills Facility in Kettleman City, CA also has protection programs for the San Joaquin Kit Fox, Giant Kangaroo Rat, the Blunt Nosed Leopard Lizard, the San Joaquin Antelope Squirrel, and two state species of concern, the Burrowing Owls and badgers. Landfills have made great strides in protecting wildlife. But everybody must become involved in protecting wildlife from household waste.
Recycling reduces the litter problem.
Improvements in package construction can reduce unnecessary waste and make them less harmful to wildlife. Proper disposal methods can help to keep litter that we accumulate from becoming a death trap to wild animals. If people learn to respect the environment and are aware of the threat trash poses to wildlife, they will be less likely to litter. There are many things that your clubs, science classes and families can do to help protect animals from being injured by trash. Below are some ideas.