There are many challenges in the world of volunteer litter gathering, but few can rival the high-wire uncertainty posed by that single, conspicuous piece of trash lying on the lawn of a private home on your route. Dare you venture onto someone’s private property to pick it up, or do you let it be?

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Once you’ve become a serious litter gatherer, it becomes very difficult to simply “take a walk” while keeping your hands in your pockets during the entire journey.