COVID-19 clutter: Trash and litter is up and cleaning efforts are down
Disposable face masks and other personal protective equipment are the newest finds among roadside litter. (WYDaily/Courtesy of MaxPixels) YORK COUNTY — It’s a common sight these days: a face mask left abandoned in the parking lot. Or maybe you’ve seen a random latex glove that someone left behind on a park bench. Does it seem like you’ve been taking out the trash more than you should? That’s because litter and trash production has increased since the start of the pandemic, and there are a few reasons why this is happening. The first reason is pretty obvious.
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