Littering is become a problem on Saskatchewan’s highways and rest stops and the government wants to put a stop to it.
One area of concern is the rest stop on Highway 1 near Indian Head.
“A lot of tourists use this rest stop when they are travelling through Saskatchewan or visiting one of our lakes,” said Indian Head Mayor Sherry Karpa.
“To have it so messy all the time reflects badly on our province and is an eyesore for rural communities in the area.”
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Officials say people are using the site to dispose of household garbage and while crews are maintaining the site, it is difficult to clean.
“It’s costly and frustrating for our crews to continuously clean up rest stops and ditches that are being used as personal dump sites,” said Nancy Heppner, the province’s minister of highways and infrastructure.
“We ask that travellers do their part in keeping Saskatchewan beautiful by disposing of their garbage responsibly.”
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Provincial littering fines start at up to $200 for a person and $2,000 for a company for a first offence.
Those wanting to help keep Saskatchewan highways clear of trash can apply for the Adopt a Highway program.
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