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Now that you have read the web site at Keep Lincoln And Lancaster County Beautiful regarding environmental issues, answer these 20 True or False questions. After answering all the questions you will receive an environmental cetificate that you can print out.

1. It is illegal to post signs on light poles or on public property.
True False

2. To qualify for a mini-grant, cleanups may occur on private property.
True False
3. "Clean Sweep Kid" is a Star City Holiday Parade walking unit for students in grades 5-12 from all schools in Lincoln & Lancaster County who promote an entertaining anti-litter message. Sidewalk Volunteers help promote the litter free message and provide parade goers with an easy way to throw away their trash.
True False
4. The Keep Lincoln & Lancaster County Beautiful's mission is to improve waste handling practices and increase environmental awareness through education and participation, and to keep Lancaster County litter free.
True False
5. The Keep Lincoln & Lancaster County Beautiful program is not an affiliate of the Keep America Beautiful program.
True False
6. Cigarette butts thrown on the ground are not considered litter.
True False
7. Environmental Awards are presented each year for individuals, businesses, community groups, schools or youth groups who deserve to be recognized for their efforts in protecting our environment.
True False
8. The H.E.L.P. Your Business Campaigns goal is to encourage businesses to keep their parking lots, adjacent sidewalks and steret gutters free of litter, volunteer weeds and other debris.
True False
9. SWAP stands for the Special Waste Authority Police.
True False

10. The following items can be accepted at most City of Lincoln recycling centers: aluminum and tin cans, cardboard, glass, and #1 and #2 plastics.
True False

11. Pet waste or animal manure must be picked up at least once every ten days, however every other day is recommended.
True False

12. Household hazardous waste should never be taken to the landfill where it can create an environmental hazard. It should be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection.
True False

13. Grass and leaves are yard waste. Yard waste is banned from the landfill April 1 through November 30 of each year. Grass and leaves in plastic bags are not allowed.
True False

14. All homes are required to have garbage service.
True False

15. Household Hazardous Waste Collections are only ofered two times a year.
True False

16. When chemicals such as motor oil, paint or yard chemicals get washed into storm drains, they end up in streams and lakes which are a major source of fresh water pollution problems.
True False

17. When purchasingYard chemicals, choose the least toxic chemical.
True False

18. Prohibited landfill items include hazardous waste, appliances, tires, liquids, automotive products, and yard waste.
True False

19. An owner of a junk vehicle may park it on their property without having to get any type of permit.
True False

20. Homeowners often apply too much fertilizer for plant health.
True False

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