Summer time means more events and unfortunately, more trash. In this day of excessive garbage, adding more commercial trash cans at key locations is one solution

It's "Summertime and the livin'" is easy…and unfortunately, the commercial trash cans will be overflowing.

Summer is a fantastic season for a number of reasons. But as more people spend more time outdoors at parks, concerts, restaurants, theme parks and other facilities, that also means there will be a greater accumulation of garbage.

Let's face it. Litter is not a pleasant subject. But when you look at the ugly statistics, it's definitely something every park and facility manager should be concerned about.

1. The average American produces 4.4 pounds of trash, E

Pokemon Go player in a par

Who would ever think creatures such as Jigglypuff and Squirtle could get people out of their homes and into parks and even get them to fill up trash receptacles?

But that is what is happening in some areas thanks to savvy park personnel.

While many people might see the game of Pokemon Go as sort of crazy, some clever people see the craze as an opportunity.

For example, folks at Delaware State Parks are conducting a contest through July to encourage

Volunteers and outdoor trash receptacles can make a difference in fighting litte

It's a solution as simple as adding more outdoor trash receptacles that can turn a city around. Unfortunately, some people who live in metropolitan areas figure that litter and trash are just an inevitable part of big city living. But the mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, doesn't accept that notion. He's

Grand Canyon National Park is one of many parks in need of funding. Source: NP

National parks are in trouble. According to park officials, there is an $11 billion backlog of work that needs to be done. That means there is a need for more park benches, roads, charcoal grills and