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Survey: San Diegans Think Littering Is Major Problem

Exclusive Survey Conducted By 10News/Survey USA

How much of a problem do you think littering is in San Diego County?
61 percent: major problem
34 percent: minor problem
3 percent: not a problem at all
2 percent: not sure
(graphic)

What do you think is the main reason people litter?
42 percent: laziness
11 percent: lack of trash cans
4 percent: everyone else does it
5 percent: landfill fees
36 percent: they just don't care
1 percent: other
1 percent: not sure
(graphic)

Who do you think is most responsible for cleaning up litter?
42 percent: city
5 percent: state
5 percent: private businesses
39 percent: those in jail/on probation
6 percent: other
3 percent: not sure

Based on litter alone, is San Diego still "America's Finest City?"
57 percent: yes
31 percent: no
12 percent: not sure
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If it costs the government more money to clean up litter, would you approve or disapprove of a litter removal tax?
29 percent: approve
63 percent: disapprove
7 percent: not sure
(graphic)

Overall, how dirty do you think San Diego is? 12 percent: very dirty
54 percent: somewhat dirty
30 percent: not very dirty
4 percent: not at all dirty
0 percent: not sure
(graphic)

Compared to five years ago, is San Diego more dirty now?
41 percent: more dirty
17 percent: less dirty
37 percent: about as dirty
6 percent: not sure
(graphic)

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