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clean&greenDC
clean&greenDC is the education and outreach component of the Office of the Clean City (OCC). The purpose of clean&greenDC is to provide a step-by-step approach to litter reduction, waste reduction, community beautification, and environmental protection as a means of sustaining a clean and healthy environment in the District of Columbia. In bringing awareness through education to all District residents, a cleaner and greener environment can be attained.
The clean&greenDC effort encourages concerned District of Columbia residents to take action and work with city services to help clean up sidewalks, curbsides, parks, wooded areas, vacant lots, and waterways.
Here is how you can help to clean&greenDC:
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Do not overfill waste containers, as it will result in litter on the streets. (21 DCMR §708.7, with fines ranging from $35 to $1,000.) |
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Remove flyers or take-out menus from your car or front door before they are blown into the neighborhood as litter. Be sure to throw them in the trash when you are finished. |
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Set a good example by not littering and remind others not to litter. |
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Do not put trash, debris, motor oil, or any other materials into storm drains. Nothing but water should go into storm drains. |
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Create less trash by using reusable food and drink containers when possible. |
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Be sure your trash goes in the trash can, not just near it. |
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Pick up after yourself at a picnic or a fast-food restaurant. |
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Do your part to help pick up trash around your home and school. |
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Never throw anything from a car, truck, or bus. |
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Always set an example by not littering, no matter where you are. |
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Encourage your school to conduct ongoing litter and recycling programs. |
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