Traveling With Trash
Streets and parking lots are the biggest sources of trash pollution in the San Diego Bay. Hang-On Hank reminds us that if trash makes it into the water or even onto the shore, it sure ain’t monkey business, it’s serious business. Securing your garbage in your vehicle, covering truck beds, and using trash bags helps keep the bay a pristine waterfront - and it protects the marine life that calls San Diego Bay home. Go bananas about your bay! #ThatsMyBay
How can you help?
- Streets and parking lots tend to accumulate loose trash. Keeping trash off of them will help keep it out of the bay.
- Trash may escape from car doors when getting in and out of vehicles. Keep an eye on it.
- Be sure to use a car trash bag to prevent accidental fallout and dispose of it properly.
- Items may easily blow out of a truck bed or boat. Keep it secure or dispose of before driving.
- Tie down all items in truck beds, or cover them with a tarp.
- When on a boat, keep all small items in compartments or tied down.
Parking lot tips for businesses
- Sweep regularly to keep areas clear of debris and dispose of it properly.
- Capture all wash water. Discharging any water into the bay is prohibited.
- Keep plenty of trash cans on hand, a good rule of thumb is every 10 feet.
- Empty trash cans as soon as they are full, to keep them from overflowing.
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