Reports that have passed the public-status filter and can support map visibility or public cleanup follow-up.
Reports with enough location detail to appear as map-ready cleanup signals instead of vague notes.
Submissions with at least one supporting image, which helps visitors understand the scale and type of litter.
Mapped areas represented by public reports, used as broad location context without exposing private personal data.
What counts as impact
Impact starts when a report helps someone understand where litter is, what kind of problem it is, and what a safe next step might be. The strongest signals are mapped locations, clear photos, repeat-area context, and resource links that help people act after the first report.
- Map pins help visitors avoid duplicate reports and identify repeat problem areas.
- Photo-backed reports make cleanup size, type, and urgency easier to understand.
- Resource listings connect reports to disposal, recycling, transfer stations, and cleanup help.
- Community follow-up keeps the work moving after the first bag is collected.
What the numbers do not mean
LitterMeNot is an independent public-reporting project, not an emergency service, enforcement agency, or official government record. Counts are useful for visibility and planning, but they should not be treated as proof that a government agency has received or resolved a report.
- Reports may be moderated before public display.
- A cleanup may happen without every step being reflected on the map.