Pollett River Run Warrants Garbage Pickup Session Every Year

After the annual Pollett River Run in the New Brunswickian city of Elgin, litter can be found everywhere. But many participants stay and help clean up, even making a tradition out of picking up garbage on the riverbanks.

For the most part, the litter left behind comes from people outside the city who drop by solely for the festival. While it doesn’t get too rowdy, a few arrests have been made in the past for those who disregarded the rules of social conduct.

The trash left behind is certainly the biggest problem, as it can endanger the flora and fauna of the area, especially that which is highly processed. Some of Elgin’s species are nearly extinct due to both pollution and over-harvesting.

Residents of the city want everyone at the event to have fun, but hope that those who attend take more care to throw out their garbage in the years to come.