The careless disposal of wrappers, fast-food containers etc. is fast becoming an annoying problem in our neighbourhood. Many people just throw their garbage, wherever they just happen to walk. The City does not employ street cleaners. What would be the best way to battle this uncivilized behaviour? Who should pay for the clean-up? Should the use of biodegradable dishes and cutlery be made mandatory for the food industry ? Your suggestions are appreciated.
2006-12-17 13:52:44 · 6 answers · asked by hildegard r 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
The thing is that not only I and other neighbours are tired of picking up garbage after these litter bugs. Please give us ideas of how to tackle this messy problem.
2006-12-17 15:27:15 · update #1
On a city-wide level, there should be stiff fines for people caught littering, that discourages folks from just throwing their trash wherever they happen to feel like "disposing" of it. More trash cans would help the situation also. On a more personal level, being a good example to others is a great way to show respect for your neighborhood -- pick up litter when you see it, and, teach your children (if you have any) to also be careful with their handling of their own trash.
A community can be united to eradicate such problems, if you are bothered by it, I'm sure your neighbors are, too.
2006-12-17 14:04:50 · answer #1 · answered by DragonLoverTX 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a small country like mine here, it's easy to implement this: FINE $30 (maybe more?) each time one is caught littering. There must be people who can enforce this rule on the spot or the litterbugs will still get away. I believe if a fine is imposed, it hurts peoples' pockets and they will be more law abiding. Another way is to catch these offenders and make them wear a "anti littering" jacket and clean public areas for a month or two (shame them) It works, believe me!
2006-12-17 22:04:27 · answer #2 · answered by PikC 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know! Lets get take the Singapore route: If someone litters, give them fifty lashings with a bamboo stick (like they did that American dumb@$$ a couple of years back. How do you go to another country, break their laws pertaining to littering, and expect the U.S. government to save you from the Singapore government.)
2006-12-18 00:08:28 · answer #3 · answered by BLKengineer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give few whips to the litter
2006-12-17 21:54:54 · answer #4 · answered by george p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should pick it up and stop complaining. Lead by example.
2006-12-17 21:56:09 · answer #5 · answered by Redawg J 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There should be more trash cans.
2006-12-17 21:55:41 · answer #6 · answered by i luv teh fishes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋