In addition volunteers have the opportunity to find treasure in the form of gold rocks that they can redeem for prizes. This is also very successful and each year 400 volunteers turn out to enjoy the weather and to have fun doing something for their environment and community. Grocery bags and many other containers are reusable. Newspapers, aluminum and glass are valuable resources. Don't buy over-packed goods.
Source reduction is the key to saving landfill space.
Ten Ways to Prevent Litter Set an example by not littering. Pick up some litter each day. Teach children the proper way to dispose of trash. Show them the difference between a clean area and an area spoiled by litter. Stress ways they can prevent litter.