Litter an ongoing issue at Ontario beaches, parks and conservation areas

Litter continues to be a problem at Ontario beaches and conservation areas.

Ontario Parks is reminding people to “leave no trace” when out enjoying nature.

They say staff have had to clean up broken toys, tents and chairs, food wrappers, cigarette butts and diapers left behind on the beach.

In many areas, they can’t keep up with the amount of garbage that’s being left behind.

Littering is on the rise.

In many parks, trash is being left on the beach faster than our staff can clean it up.

Practice “leave no trace,” and do not leave anything on the beach. https://t.co/OM4huAHcSD pic.twitter.com/4K6X8gorud

— Ontario Parks (@OntarioParks) August 1, 2020

It’s an issue also being seen at Hamilton conservation areas.

Conservation areas are also experiencing the same issues. Please clean up after your picnics! The areas are for all to enjoy, and sitting next to garbage is an experience no one wants. https://t.co/0DJJPwPwxA

— Hamilton CA (@Hamilton_CA) August 2, 2020