Litter suggests that an area is neglected and unsafe and that disorder and littering are tolerated. Litter attracts more litter. Cleaning up litter helps prevent more littering!

Litter In Allentown Comes From:

	Litterbugs who intentionally or accidentally drop trash on the ground, sidewalks, or streets while walking or driving.
	Trash spilled during collection - Please report hauler spills of City trash or recyclables to the Hotline.
	Trash out on the wrong day or too early - Put trash out after 5 p.m. and before 10 p.m. only on your designated collection nights.

	Trash stored or put out carelessly - Do not put trash out in a loose pile or open box or bag. Use sturdy, tied trash bags and/or a lidded trash can.
	Dumpsters overflowing / littered dumpster areas - businesses must maintain and keep the dumpster area clean.
	Illegal dumping of waste on public or private property

Uncovered trucks or unsecured loads - Please call the Hotline with a license #, vehicle description, date and time of incident.

The City of Allentown Anti-Litter Ordinance addresses litter, graffiti and shopping carts. Reporting problems helps keep Allentown Clean & Green.
Thanks for your help!

Did You Know?

The most COMMONLY littered item is the cigarette butt? Many smokers believe that cigarette butts are not litter - and decompose quickly. THIS IS WRONG. The plastic filters can take up to 15 years to decompose!! Are you tired of butt litter? Visit www.cigarettelitter.org

Littered and landfilled glass bottles, tires, and plastics never decompose! Please recycle them!

Litter washes into storm sewers which empty into waterways that provide Allentown's drinking water! Please do not throw anything into the street or the storm sewers, especially motor oil.

More Litter Facts

Litter is a world-wide problem. Visit a great web site from Australia about litter behavior and causes.