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Parks and Recreation Areas.

Cigarette butt litter at picnic areas, soccer fields and ballparks, hiking paths, and other wilderness or recreation areas mar the natural beauty of these places. It can also create fires, and may injure wildlife. To prevent cigarette butt litter in these areas:



  • Feature signage at transition points.
  • Add receptacles at parking lots, scenic overlooks, or other access areas.
  • Remind those using recreation areas that “pack it in, pack it out” includes cigarette butt litter to ensure no harm to the natural resources or the ecosystem.
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We were pleased and saw a big improvement over last year as there was an increased demand for ash receptacles, and reporting of cigarette litter rose. Media coverage was good and media are supportive.

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Brooke Carney,
Keep Bulloch Beautiful, GA

 
What You Can Do

Park rangers and other uniformed staff at state parks in Arkansas and Florida are providing pocket ashtrays to visitors—and helping to get approval for new ash receptacles.