Waste

How long does it take trash to disappear from the lake?

It's very important to keep our trash and debris out of the lake. Do you know that it takes this long for the following to disappear from the lake?

2-4 weeks	Paper Towels
6 weeks	Newspaper
2 months	Cardboard Box
2 months	Apple Core
1-5 months	Cotton Glove
3-14 months	Cotton Rope
3 months	Waxed Milk Carton
6 months	Photo-degradable Beverage Container
1-3 years	Plywood
1 year	Biodegradable Diaper
1 year	Wool Glove
13 years	Painted Wood
50 years	Styrofoam Cup
50 years	Tin Can
80 years	Styrofoam Buoy
200 years	Aluminum Can
400 years	Plastic Beverage Holder
450 years	Disposable Diaper
450 years	Plastic Milk Jug
450 years	Plastic Drink Bottle
600 years	Fishing Line
Undetermined	Glass Bottles

Please help keep our lake clean! If you see something floating in the water, pick it up and put it in your boat. If you are tempted to throw trash away yourself, think about this: What are we leaving for our future generations?

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