New record!

[634-5789]

I've been a volunteer litter & signage removal for I.D.O.T for 20 years. The last 2 days I was challenged by my State Overlords to clean an exit that had not been cleaned since 2008. Took 2 days, but it's clean as a whistle: Tons of masks, 'Fireball' bottles, masks, oven door, pipes, cable, diapers, clothes...you name it! The pic tells the story, PLEASE, FFS, PLEASE DO NOT LITTER! That is all.

[PoliticAverse]

1. Nice job. BTW What does "signage removal" consist of? n/t

[634-5789]

3. Signage removal:

ANY sign with the exception of a one day 'event',that is on ANY utility pole or within 30 feet from th eroad. Also, any sign promoting these shyster businesses, 'WE PAY CASH...DECK CLEANING...etc. They all go. Realtor signage is moved back 30 feet from road, as is weddings, birthdays, etc. Thanks for your GREAT question!

[PoliticAverse]

5. Nice to know someone is cleaning up the physical version of "ad spam". n/t

[progressoid]

10. I hate those signs.

And when the event is over, they rarely get picked up.

[PoliticAverse]

15. I don't understand why people rarely take down their posted "yard sale" signs.

They must pass their old signs several times a week.

And if it is a week past the election, please remove your "vote for ..." sign.

[634-5789]

18. Exactly.

Same way with the garage signs, but the word's out. Pick 'em up or lose 'em.

[Rhiannon12866]

24. I wondered about those signs, too. Thanks for the wonderful service you perform!

The ones I pay attention to are lost dog or cat - I have found and returned a couple of dogs, but if I see cats outside, they never will come to me.

[viva la]

2. great work. It looks amazing now!

No guns, I hope.

[634-5789]

4. 2 guns in 20 years...turned in, that's the law. Neither were involved in anything criminal.

[Skittles]

6. they need to do a TV show where they catch these serial litterers

and confront them on their behavior

[634-5789]

7. You bet! I have 3 serial litterers that I know of.

[Laffy Kat]

8. I want to do this when I retire. A way to get exercise and help the community.

Littering infuriates me and I always notice it when I drive. Does your state have its own program, or did you contact them to volunteer? I'm curious: do you see many snakes? Snakes don't bother me, just want to know.

[634-5789]

22. A couple of snakes, not many.However...

...ants, ticks, the occasional wounded raccoon or possum, has to be humanly dispatched. If you wanna do this, and I recommend it, tell your district office you'll need bags, set a boundary, and go to work. I have a cart on my vehicle, carry a wheelie garbage can, inserted orange bag, rubber banded and a picker. You'll need a REALLY good tight picker, they're pricey, but worth it. RMS Featherweight The Original Reacher is a good one. You'll want permethrin for tics for your shoes and clothes, and I like REPEL for skin, but Deep Woods off will do as well. Next, gloves and a vest are a MUST HAVE, and always tell someone where you'll be picking, in case you fall, etc. Yep, it's not for everybody, but I thrive doing it. Got any particular questions, just ask.

[Laffy Kat]

23. Thanks, 634-5789!

Do you take the bags to the dump?

[Fla Dem]

9. Thank You, just Thank You!

[leftieNanner]

11. Most States have a large fine for littering

$1,000 I think.

You just picked up many thousands of dollars of unlevied fines.

Good for you!

[jmbar2]

13. States should pay a bounty to the litter collectors

[634-5789]

19. I would like that!

[Joinfortmill]

12. Wow

[grantcart]

14. Great job

[Jim G.]

16. Nice Job!

You're making a difference.

[634-5789]

21. I wonder...

These young kids have no respect fo their world. Lots of vape pipes, candy wrappers and phones, etc...

[Stuart G]

17. Where is I.D.O.T. What state is this?..Thank You for answering..K and R

[634-5789]

20. Illinois. Mid-Central, District 4.

[Stuart G]

25. Thank You....I am from Illinois too. .....suburb 4miles north of Chicago..

[634-5789]

26. Howdy, neighbor!