Littering s not-so-hidden cost: $6 million a year in Illinois
Zeta Cross, The Center Square
April 14, 2021
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Although pandemic restrictions meant less litter on Illinois roads, the problem has gotten worse lately, some say.John Lamb | Getty Images
Spring causing the snow to melt means Illinois Department of Transportation crews are out in force picking up litter.
“While IDOT is committed to maintaining a positive impression of Illinois by having our maintenance teams collect litter from our roadsides, we need your help,” acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman said. “If the warmer temperatures make you tempted to toss that food wrapper or pop can out your car window, please don’t. Trash is more than just an eyesore. It has real, negative impacts on both the environment and our communities.”
Normal, IL, USA / www.cities929.com
Apr 9, 2021 1:41 PM
(The Center Square) – Spring causing the snow to melt means the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) crews are out in force picking up litter.
“While IDOT is committed to maintaining a positive impression of Illinois by having our maintenance teams collect litter from our roadsides, we need your help,” Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman said in a statement. “If the warmer temperatures make you tempted to toss that food wrapper or pop can out your car window, please don’t. Trash is more than just an eyesore. It has real, negative impacts on both the environment and our communities.”
Dec 18, 2020 / 11:08 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) Problems with packages in the mail are popping up across Indiana, and the Postal Service said it’s trying to keep up, but the volume of packages is larger than ever before.
News 8 has received dozens of reports of shipped orders only showing “in transit” when tracked. People told News 8 that not only is it impacting holiday gifts, but it’s also caused business owners to lose money.
Gregory Jones, president of the Indianapolis area Local 130 Postal Workers Union, said during the holiday season that post offices would see upwards of 500,000 pieces of mail on the busiest day. Now, that number is being reached and exceeded nearly every day.