Several cities have come up with creative strategies to persuade the public to litter less and use trash receptacles more

Cities everywhere are often faced with an ongoing battle to eliminate and prevent litter and encourage more people to use trash receptacles on streets, sidewalks, transit stations, parks, and other public areas.

Whether it's accidental in nature or out of carelessness, discarded bottles, wrappers, containers and other trash are a major eyesore and can affect the appearance and cleanliness of a city.

Looking at the seriousness of a growing litter problem has led many cities to take a fresh approach to anti-littering campaigns. These campaigns vary in nature, but they all have eye-catching elements and unique angles to capture public interest and put a stop to trash troubles.

Learning more about the successful littering campaigns

How do you persuade people to take the simple step of throwing their garbage in trash receptacles instead of on the ground?

Trashy slogans help. Skeptical? Consider the "Don't Mess With Texas" anti-litter campaign. This slogan created by the Texas Department of Transportation is credited with reducing litter on highways by an incredible 72%.

When it comes to stopping litter, a catchy phrase can make a difference. Here's a list of our favorite anti-litter slogans. It's a proven way to raise awareness about keeping your community clean with just one simple act - tossing garbage in a trash can.

30 Anti-Litter Slogans To Fill Up Those Trash Receptacles Be part of the solution, not the pollution.

Commercial trash can in a park over-filled with litter which just encourages more trash to be thrown around it

If you think your facility is 100% litter-free with plenty of commercial trash cans in place, you might be in for a surprise

Whether you run a restaurant, store, shopping mall, outdoor park, or any other facility, you are likely no stranger to the problem of littering. Even if your litter is kept to a minimum, there will still be guests who scatter their trash. They may be lazy, busy, or just inattentive. Guests will litter for a variety of reasons, but the key is how facility and property managers handle it.

There are plenty of steps you can take to reduce or manage litter at your facility—here are 10 to get you started. You may no