Test Your Knowledge

What percentage of Americans agree litter is a problem in their community?

  1. 60%
  2. 72%
  3. 75%
  4. 90%

How many pieces of litter are on the ground in the United States on any given day?

  1. 10 billion
  2. 25 billion
  3. 50 billion
  4. 100 billion

How many pieces of litter does each U.S. resident have to pick up to make our nation litter free for one day?

  1. 97
  2. 152
  3. 244
  4. 303

Litter is costly. How much does litter decrease property values?

  1. 1%
  2. 7%
  3. 14%
  4. 21%

Researchers estimated this percent of trash is burned and it contributes to respiratory health issues.

  1. 3%
  2. 25%
  3. 30%
  4. 40%

Good news! Roadside litter is declining, down by what percent in the past decade?

  1. 26%
  2. 37%
  3. 54%
  4. 76%

How can you help?

  1. Dispose of your trash and recyclables properly.
  2. Secure your load to ensure trash doesn’t blow off your vehicle.
  3. Pick up trash if you see it.
  4. All of the above.