Washington State Department of Ecology

News Release: Local governments receive litter cleanup money

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Cut 1 :09 seconds Ecology solid waste grants administrator, Steven Williams

Williams says the grants enable local governments to play a crucial role in Ecology's state-wide litter control efforts.

Incue: "They collect several million pounds a year…."

Outcue: "…big benefit to Ecology's litter pick up efforts."

Cut 2 :07 seconds Williams

Williams says the public pays the price when people don't do simple things like securing their loads or keeping trash in a litter bag.

Incue: "That litter doesn't get picked up for free…"

Outcue: "…or careless behavior."

Cut 3 :12 seconds Williams

Williams says getting people to cover and tie down their loads would make a big dent in highway litter.

Incue: "There's a lot of evidence…"

Outcue: "…get them to stop littering."

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