(WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Spring clean-up is underway along the highways in Illinois.
As part of its ongoing Think Before You Throw! campaign, IDOT is stepping up efforts to remove litter from roadsides.
Litter is more than just an eyesore, according to IDOT. It has negative consequences for the environment contributing to the deaths of plants and animals.
“Litter might seem like a temporary problem, but it can have long-term, far-reaching impacts,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman.
“During the pandemic, we have observed much more littering taking place. We are committed to helping maintain a positive impression of Illinois by keeping roadsides clean, but we can’t do it alone. We’re asking you to think before you throw and properly dispose of trash.”
Last year IDOT spent more than $41 million on picking up litter-the equivalent of resurfacing 21 miles of four lanes of interstate. More than 1,600 banks are garbage were collected last year with volunteers picking up a VCR, car parts and hundreds of old gym shoes.
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