Your Actions Can Make A Difference.
Prevent Litter:  
Littering starts with people and a few simple actions can greatly reduce litter:
 

• Prevent loose trash.

  • Place household trash inside a plastic bag before putting it in the curbside container.

  • Apartment or commercial dumpsters should remain closed and emptied regularly.

• Stop loose trash from flying out of truck beds and trailers.

  • Arkansas law requires you to secure your load so trash doesn't blow onto the street or highway

  • Decrease your waste.

    • Cut down on what goes into the landfill by participating in Jonesboro’s recycling program. 

• When you see Litter on the ground—PICK IT UP.  

  • Challenge your family and friends to do the same!  

• Don’t toss garbage on the ground—DISPOSE OF TRASH PROPERLY ALWAYS! 

• Keep a bag in your car for trash—NEVER TOSS TRASH OUT THE WINDOW!  

• Dispose of cigarette butts properly—FIND AN ASHTRAY! 

  • Cigarette butts are the number #1 cause of litter and they remain in the environment for years.

In Jonesboro, certain actions contribute to Jonesboro’s litter problem. These easy steps can make a big difference:

 
 

• Recycling is FREE once the container is purchased! Purchase your container here!

Everyone can make a difference! 

From decreasing waste to composting, to beautification: everyone can help.