10 Harmful effects of Littering

1.) Litter in the streets and parks can travel through storm drains to bays and oceans, where it harms wildlife.
2.) Litter cost money. Removing litter cost everyone who pays taxes.
3.) Threat to Public Health. Attracts rats and other rodents and is a breeding ground for bacteria.
4.) Litter can be a fire hazard.
5.) Looks bad, and can effect the value of your home and business.
6.) Can affect local economy, especially in tourist locations.
7.) Litter breeds other litter. Sends out message that people don’t care.
8.) Harm or kill wildlife.
9.) Harms Waterways. Even animal leavings, leaves and grass affect wildlife.
10.) It demoralizing and disgusting.