The idea of three bags full came to me when out jogging early one morning. Here and there trash littered the streets and it started to bother me. I began to pick up the water bottles, pop cans, fast food refuse and such, but didn't know what to do with all of it. If it was garbage day in that area and cans were on the curbs I would toss junk in the closest can available then keep on running. Driving through that area later in the day, brought me satisfaction, that I had made a difference.
My jogging route became the nearest garbage day collection area. Occassionally an empty sack was found and quickly filled then dropped in a can. Then I began stuffing plastic grocery bags in my pockets to use when needed. If I filled three bags each morning, it felt like a properous outing. Keeping my eyes focused as I picked up refuse made the time fly.
Safety is an important factor, so only go where you know there isn't any danger. Watch the traffic closely and keep out of its way. What do others think when you pick up trash? It can be embarrassing. So what! OCD? Possibly. If you go out early, use a jacket with a hood, realize that most don't know or recognize you, the anonimity of it becomes a game. Be sure to mind your own business and stay away from anything that looks suspicious. Most of all you are doing a good deed.
'Cleanliness is next to Godliness' and the same goes for the roads. Now as I drive down the streets two or so miles from home I think, 'Look how clean it is'. Thank you some ambitious, angelic soul.
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