The goal is a report people can act on.
LitterMeNot supports all mapped areas where reporting is available. The same basic report quality matters whether the spot is in a neighborhood, near a road, along a trail, near a park, or beside a local disposal route.
- Make the location understandable without exposing personal details.
- Use a photo only when it can be taken safely and respectfully.
- Move hazardous, blocked, private-property, or urgent issues to official channels first.
1. Check whether the spot is already mapped
Start with the map when you are not sure. If a nearby pin already shows the same location, confirm the current state instead of adding another duplicate report.
2. Capture only what helps
A useful photo shows the litter, the surrounding public context, and enough distance to understand the location. Avoid faces, license plates, children, private yards, medical details, and anything that turns a report into public shaming.
3. Describe the location in plain language
Add a road name, trail name, park entrance, bridge, intersection, landmark, postal area, or city detail when GPS alone may not explain the spot clearly.
4. Say what kind of material is visible
Short descriptions help more than long complaints. Mention routine trash, bags, furniture, tires, construction debris, bottles, dumped appliances, or possible hazardous material when that is visible.
5. Pick the safer next step
Some reports only need visibility. Others need disposal guidance, a cleanup group, a public works office, a roadway agency, or emergency services if there is an immediate danger.
Do not turn a report into a risk.
Public reporting works best when it stays factual. The map should show where litter needs attention, not expose private information, create accusations, or encourage anyone to handle unsafe material.
If the spot is routine litter
Submit a clear report, check the map later, and confirm whether the spot is still there if you pass it again.
Report litterIf the spot keeps coming back
Use the map and the repeat-area guides to track recurring locations without creating a pile of duplicate reports.
Read duplicate-report guidanceIf the material needs special handling
Use resources and official local guidance before moving tires, chemicals, paint, appliances, or mixed dumping loads.
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