Whenever it rains, pollutants get washed away into the storm drains, and ultimately into our water sources. To prevent this, it's important to dispose of trash, leaves, debris, pet waste, and motor oil in the garbage.
If you must use fertilizers, choose organic products that don't contain harmful toxins. Additionally, if you see any litter on the ground, pick it up and put it in the trash to help keep our environment clean and safe.
Did you know that a plastic bottle takes about 450 years to decompose in the environment? To learn more about commonly littered items, click here!