New Washington litter initiative launched
The Washington State Department of Ecology has paired with police officers, sheriff’s departments, the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Washington State Patrol to lower the amount of garbage found on state roads, highways and public areas. The new initiative “Simple As That,” will also have partnerships with Rosauers and Fred Meyer who will be distributing free car trash bags for people.
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OLYMPIA – Each year, approximately 38 million pounds of litter are discarded on Washington’s highways, roads, and public areas — a statistic reflecting about five pounds of trash for every resident in the state, according to the Washington State Department of Ecology.
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