Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Littering topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Student team’s PSA urges more trash cans, clearer 311 and anti-dumping fixes for Sacramento
Summary
Project Noir told the council its survey (127 responses) found widespread litter across all districts and low public awareness of city anti-dumping resources; the students proposed billboards, more trash cans, signage changes, regular emptying, and a simpler reporting flow for 3-1-1.
Project Noir presented a citywide view of Sacramento’s littering problem and proposed practical solutions to reduce visible trash and illegal dumping. Students said a 127-response survey—77% from youth and participants across all eight council districts—found plastics, cigarettes and aluminum cans as the most common items, and identified roads, parks and downtown as frequent locations. They recommended increased signage, more trash cans in public spaces with regular emptying, community cleanups, and a user-friendly reporting link or app for 3-1-1 to speed cleanups.
Council members praised the presentation and the PSA video shown by students, and several members said staff would follow up: Council member Kaplan offered to schedule a youth-led cleanup in Natomas and requested a link to the video for posting. Council member Vang noted the presentation aligned with a council-led proposal for a gap analysis on illegal dumping and asked staff to look into signage and 3-1-1 usability.
