Why Litter Matters

Why Litter Matters

• Litter lowers property values and decreases sense of security.
• Litter destroys visual beauty creating a bad impression on visitors.
• Litter also pollutes neighborhoods by compromising water quality.
• Litter attracts more litter and encourages illegal dumping and graffiti.

With the support of Robert J. Bondi, Putnam County Executive, and the County Legislature, Keep Putnam Beautiful is working to improve the quality of life in Putnam County.

Primary Sources of Litter  

• Drivers
• Household garbage cans 
• Commercial dumpsters 
• Loading Docks
• Trucks With Uncovered Backs