I live by the beach and I constantly see bags of dog poop left behind. This is dumbest thing I've ever seen. First off and most importantly, dog poop is biodegradable. Putting it into a plastic bag just traps it in a non biodegradable vessel...its really really stupid when you think about it. There are thousands of plastic bags full of dog shit lying in our landfills when that shit would have disappeared in the first place. We have made a huge problem when there wasn't one in the first place. Everyone is so afraid of some poop. Secondly, and this is specific to the beach, we have tides. The ocean will just come and take it away.

Whatever the case, putting biodegradable waste in plastic bags is one of the most backwards, dumb things in my opinion. Try to find biodegradable, compostable bags to put it in. Most people just use regular plastic bags...and leave them on the beach. The logic of this situation is frustratingly idiotic.

Edit: lots of info here that I wasn't aware of. I think the biggest take away is concentration, ie amount. My area you see it, but there isn't a lot, so I feel that the amount that is around does not justify all of the plastic being used which in turn just prevents it from biodegrading quickly in the elements. Some of the comments make it sound like there are mountains of dog poop on the beach turning the ocean into a toxic dump. That just isn't the case. What I do see is lots of pieces of plastic and trash on the beach. Much more so than dog poop. I also felt that this sub is dedicated more to preventing the build up of trash through ideas and awareness. But it's always good to hear the other side of the story.

Unfortunately, I probably know the answer this already – convenience and sanitation.

But it always seems disingenuous to me that piles of plastic trash are picked up - and put in plastic bags. Kinda wish sometimes that somebody would have a dumpster or some type of large trash bin and fill it using a canvas bag or obviously reusable other type. .

I created the Proof of Trash cleanup initiative which is a way to tokenize labor for a cleaner environment. It gives people the opportunity to invest in our environment in a verifiable way and rewards good custodians of nature for cleanup efforts. In a way it is the evolved #trashtagchsllenge paying participants in cryptocurrency rather than internet clout.

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It is still incredibly early. We have already purchased our first cleanup, but are looking for funding to build the infrastructure. I would love some feedback on the project

08/21/2026

First time to the scrap yard to recycle some aluminum cans, metal shreds, & stainless steel! It was so exciting to find another way to do the right thing & recycle more items where we can!

$10.50 for 15 lbs of aluminum cans

$28.00 for 140 lbs of stainless steel

$58.00 for 580 lbs of metal shreds

= $96.50 for other people's litter!

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I’m in Illinois US, it’s legal, I’m all for it- use it myself but not while driving! My usual pick up road is 35mph(50 actual) and every single time I’m out picking the cars driving by just reek of fresh weed! IDK- guess I am judging a bit here cause they are driving and yes, alone in the car. Ok- that’s it- thanks for reading. 🤷‍♀️👍

I started to melt the plastic I find on the streets every day to little artwork

Is that the vast majority of people are using PLASTIC BAGS to clean up the mess. You're doing a great job, but you're also adding to plastic waste when you do this. Please consider alternate methods like paper bags, etc.

I donate my time, tools, and garbage bags every week to clean up areas in our neighborhood frequented by the homeless. Today, this homeless guy says he wants to help. I said, "Sure grab a rake".

He works for an hour doing a decent job and then as I'm getting ready to leave, he asks what I'm going to pay him. I said "I'm a volunteer cleaning up the community where you live - What are YOU going to pay me?" I told him I'd buy him lunch, but of course he only wants cash. I don't give money to the homeless as we have a huge problem with fentanyl drug abuse in the area so I just left.

Has anyone found a cell phone on their magnet fishing adventures before? It would be super interesting if this Samsung could be restored back to life. This cell phone find was found by Allie Salo.

Have you ever thought about where litter goes after you pick it up? You're just moving it from wherever it was scattered to a landfill which is a site for habitat destruction and pollution. Out of sight, out of mind... My intent is not to make people feel like cleanups are not worthwhile but to start a deeper discussion.

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Companies should have to pay a tax per product produced to account for picking up all the litter they create by using plastic packaging