How long does it take trash
to disappear from the lake?
Its very important to keep our trash and debris out of the lake to preserve the water quality. Do you know that it takes this long for the following to disappear from the lake?
2-4 weeks
Paper Towels
6 weeks
Newspaper
2 months
Cardboard Box
2 months
Apple Core
1-5 months
Cotton Glove
3-14 months
Cotton Rope
3 months
Waxed Milk Carton
6 months
Photo-degradable Beverage Container
1-3 years
Plywood
1 year
Biodegradable Diaper
1 year
Wool Glove
13 years
Painted Wood
50 years
Styrofoam Cup
50 years
Tin Can
80 years
Styrofoam Buoy
200 years
Aluminum Can
400 years
Plastic Beverage Holder
450 years
Disposable Diaper
450 years
Plastic Milk Jug
450 years
Plastic Drink Bottle
600 years
Fishing Line
Undetermined
Glass Bottles
Please help keep our lake clean! If you see something floating in the water, pick it up and put it in your boat. If you are tempted to throw trash away yourself, think about this: What are we leaving for our future generations?
