http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html Latest comments for the article: Trash cans no longer available at some state parks at journal-news. http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=11#comment-232144 We spend alot of time fishing at Rocky Fork and have seen the pigs and nasty people leave their trash lay. Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:28:34 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=11#comment-232144 2009-08-02T06:28:34Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=11#comment-188685 I think taking the trash cans out of the parks will make people trash it more cause they wont want to take their trash home with them. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:56:29 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=11#comment-188685 2009-07-03T04:56:29Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=11#comment-188625 I think taking the trash cans out of the parks will make people trash it more cause they wont want to take their trash home with them. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:55:45 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=11#comment-188625 2009-07-03T04:55:45Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=11#comment-175804 There are a lot of people that are to lazy to pick up after themselves. They expect others to come behind and 'take care of it'. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:23:33 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=11#comment-175804 2009-06-24T13:23:33Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-175363 Ohio is the only state I know of that does not charge for day use of its state parks, which is great...unless your broke. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:37:18 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-175363 2009-06-24T02:37:18Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-175246 trash pickup is important at state parks. when i camp all my trash goes into the dumpster. if the park rangers would enforce the no litter policy by giving people fines who litter that can pay for trash pick up. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:41:39 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-175246 2009-06-24T00:41:39Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-175160 Is it really such a big deal to clean up after yourselves? If you were raised right, you're already doing that anyway. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:13:13 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-175160 2009-06-23T23:13:13Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-175028 it's not the government dropping the ball here. "The state" doesn't need to do anything extra. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:36:45 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-175028 2009-06-23T21:36:45Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-174860 This has to be one the dumbest things i have heard!!!!!! Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:10:06 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=10#comment-174860 2009-06-23T20:10:06Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-174799 I was just as shocked one am when talking to the cleaning crew at CC a few weeks ago. Joe Public has no concern for cleaning up after themselves. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:55:32 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-174799 2009-06-23T19:55:32Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-174783 Deerscrack, Caesars Stink Lake, you name it. Putting cement pads for people to park their SUVs or hillbilly RVs isn't camping, Ohio. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:33:32 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-174783 2009-06-23T19:33:32Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-174730 First the state legislature wanted to put oil drilling in the state parks. How stupid is that? Now they remove the trash cans. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:02:05 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-174730 2009-06-23T19:02:05Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-174695 Are you kidding? People clean up after themselves? People throw trash on the ground even when there are trash cans. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:42:17 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-174695 2009-06-23T18:42:17Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-174522 Just came back from Hueston Woods State Park, all of their picnic areas display a sign saying to please remove your trash as there are no trash recepticles in the picnic areas. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:11:26 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=9#comment-174522 2009-06-23T17:11:26Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-174361 this has to be one of the least thought out ideas the state of ohio park system has ever had! Not even to have trash cans in the bathrooms?! Come on-i would rather see them cut the grass less-than remove the trashcans! plus-how much is it going to cost tax payers to 'post signs' about the no trash pick up-why not use that money to keep a few trash cans around! Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:40:20 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-174361 2009-06-23T15:40:20Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-174287 Using inmates to clean up the parks is a good idea, but how feasible is it? How far will they have to ride to reach these parks? Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:16:27 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-174287 2009-06-23T15:16:27Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-174269 We boat at Cesar's Creek, we take our trash. Unfortunatlly some people do not care about keeping the rest rooms clean, and are lazy. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:58:05 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-174269 2009-06-23T14:58:05Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-174201 It's common sense to police after yourself. Remember the commercial with the "indian" in his canoe paddling through all that garbage in his stream? Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:39:00 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-174201 2009-06-23T14:39:00Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-174222 A solution needs to be found for this, and fast, or the parks will have to be closed. The Indiana approach sounds OK to me. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:35:14 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-174222 2009-06-23T14:35:14Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-174167 Why is anyone surprised that ignorant slobs don't pick up after themselves and their illiterate spawn? Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:02:01 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-174167 2009-06-23T14:02:01Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-174113 Disgusted. I agree that using inmates may be a low cost solution, but first how about everyone cleaning up after themselves and taking pride in the community. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:50:33 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-174113 2009-06-23T13:50:33Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-174098 What's wrong with people in our local jails picking up the trash. Why do they just get to sit there and do nothing. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:43:45 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-174098 2009-06-23T13:43:45Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-174080 LIZ. Its people like you who need trash pick up.Why should the sports men have to pay a fee to see whats theirs. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:36:00 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-174080 2009-06-23T13:36:00Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-174044 Just visited Houston Woods over the weekend. Trash everywhere. A true shame. How hard is it to pick up your own trash? Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:23:23 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-174044 2009-06-23T13:23:23Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-174043 We too were at the beach at Caesar Creek on June 19th. Found no trash cans and no posted signs explaining the "haul-as-you-go" policy. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:23:15 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-174043 2009-06-23T13:23:15Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-174039 I agree with Michelle, have our lovely citizens doing community service adults and juveniles out picking up this stuff! Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:21:10 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-174039 2009-06-23T13:21:10Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-174048 why don't ohio start charging a small fee like $5.00 a car going into a state park. Indiana does it and their parks are beautiful, because they can afford to pay someone to clean them up. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:15:32 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-174048 2009-06-23T13:15:32Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-174023 just remember this when the state ask for more money cause the first thing they get is a raise. so line your own pockets cause the state dont care about the tax payers. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:13:58 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-174023 2009-06-23T13:13:58Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-174030 Trash cans or not - my husband and I frequent these parks with the motto, leave it better than we found it. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:13:26 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-174030 2009-06-23T13:13:26Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-174029 We noticed at Burr Oak that there were no trash cans and had no place to throw things away. We hauled our own trash but how many else will? Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:13:04 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-174029 2009-06-23T13:13:04Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-174019 Some people are not getting the message becasue they just don't care. some (not all) folks are disgusting in their regards to keeping the enviroment clean. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:10:28 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-174019 2009-06-23T13:10:28Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-174017 I think the state of Ohio should have planned and saved for a rainy day. You can't spend every dime you make in good times and expect there to never be bad times ahead. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:08:45 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-174017 2009-06-23T13:08:45Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-173993 Next they will close the restrooms. Several states are already closing rest areas. Once the restrooms are closed we will be told that if bears can do it in the woods, so can we. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:59:26 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-173993 2009-06-23T12:59:26Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-173957 Indiana has done this for a few years now with great success. They hand you a trash bag when you pay your fee to enter the park, and you take your trash with you. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:45:41 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-173957 2009-06-23T12:45:41Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-173955 I propose all registered Republicans should be compelled to clean our parks. By promoting and electing the Bozo's that put our Country in the situation it's in they should be made to work extra hours to help clean up the mess. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:44:21 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-173955 2009-06-23T12:44:21Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-173924 Place trash cans back in the park(s), and use local prisoners from the county the park is located in to empty the cans. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:28:09 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-173924 2009-06-23T12:28:09Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-173930 Law52 -- Hey, you're talking about my family here. Goobers they may be, but they've never worn a mullet. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:24:32 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-173930 2009-06-23T12:24:32Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-173892 Brilliant idea...remove the trash cans so that the parks can become cluttered with garbage. This way they can spend even more trying to clean the mess, now that is smart government at work. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:07:54 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-173892 2009-06-23T12:07:54Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-173864 It is unforuniate that the state has come to this, I can understand the policy if there is no money, personally don't have a problem & will make sure to take a trash bag along;there are so many lazy people I fear it will trash the park & water I can see it definatley getting worse then of course they will have to pay someone to come in and pick up what the lazy no good people who don't care for anything including there surroundings to clean up. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:59:47 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-173864 2009-06-23T11:59:47Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-173839 are people so lazy they cant remove their own trash??the ones who put obama in office should be use to trash !!!!! Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:30:47 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-173839 2009-06-23T11:30:47Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-173826 guenther, read the title line, the new trash hauling service is you, me and whoever else uses the parks Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:21:06 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-173826 2009-06-23T11:21:06Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-173823 Im a little confused, they cant afford trash cans, but they can afford to pay someone to pick up trash? Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:09:00 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-173823 2009-06-23T11:09:00Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-173815 Amy....It's so calming to know that "If people in New Jersey can do it, so can we." Please don't compare those mullet-headed goobers of NJ to any other state's citizens. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:01:36 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-173815 2009-06-23T11:01:36Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-173813 I visit state park in Indiana a couple of times a year and they have had the "CARRY OUT YOUR TRASH" policy for years now and their parks are clean. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:55:11 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-173813 2009-06-23T10:55:11Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-173791 Great idea!! Remove the trash cans, to save expenses on trash pick up. Increased litter results because there is no trash cans; therefore resulting in the need for liter removal and trash pick up of the litter. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:23:18 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-173791 2009-06-23T10:23:18Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-173761 New Jersey has had a policy like this for several years. None of their state parks have trash cans in the day use areas -- with no increase in litter. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:01:46 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-173761 2009-06-23T10:01:46Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-173759 Removing trash cans from parks is about akin to the removal of post-office boxes and stamp vending machines that use real money, plain not bright! People will leave trash thus creating greater costs in the long-run to pay for clean-up. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:52:06 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-173759 2009-06-23T09:52:06Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-173732 Why not just have people on community service pick it up? And wow, "teachers aide and pround of it" - I'm really glad my kids are homeschooled if you're an example of what passes for a teacher these days. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:29:02 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-173732 2009-06-23T06:29:02Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-173565 Starvanation. 1. Teachers are NOT government employees. 2. You must have not completed high school, if you think they are. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:16:25 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-173565 2009-06-23T02:16:25Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-173530 My family is on the low end of the economy scale and I don't have ANY problem paying the yearly fee to go to Butler County Park or a Hamilton County Park where they still have trash cans.(at least the parks we visited do.)I help support my local economy by having a person employed by the park and enjoy a healthy visit while we are there. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:27:19 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-173530 2009-06-23T00:27:19Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-173528 A real good way to cut goverment waste and make use of idle goverment employee time would be to have all the teachers pick up the trash in all the parks----afterall---they,re off all summer! Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:19:49 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-173528 2009-06-23T00:19:49Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-173527 Good choice, OH DNR! Pack it in, pack it out is the way to go. People who leave trash where there used to be trash cans are very inconsiderate and disrespectful of the natural places they are visiting. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:14:43 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-173527 2009-06-23T00:14:43Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-173501 like that will really happen? Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:04:17 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-173501 2009-06-23T00:04:17Z http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-173500 I recently visited parks in California, Oregon, and Washington State and they had no trash cans. Unfortunitly we were traveling long distances and had to put our trash in the can at the next gas station that we stopped at. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:04:09 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/ohio-recreation/state-parks/trash-cans-no-longer-available-at-some-state-parks-173483.html?cxtype=rss_173483&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-173500 2009-06-23T00:04:09Z