The Litter Wranglers program is Snohomish County’s response to residents’ concerns about litter issues. The crew responds to resident calls and emails by working the roadsides and collecting the trash in areas with excessive litter.
The Litter Wranglers also allow other county employees to stay focused on maintaining and repairing Snohomish County’s vital infrastructure. This program helps to fulfill the county’s goal of ridding the areas of unsightly trash.
The crew collected more than 6,000 bags of litter and cleaned more than 800 road miles during the 2019 season. The Litter Wranglers were not fielded during 2020 due to the health crisis but are expected to return for the 2021 season from April through October.
Resident calls and emails about excessive litter in the unincorporated areas of Snohomish County have been steadily increasing. By creating the Litter Wranglers, county officials are working to curb the litter issue countywide this summer. The county hires six seasonal employees to staff the Litter Wranglers team from April through October.
The Litter Wranglers' purpose is to track resident complaints and pick up excessive litter on unincorporated Snohomish County roadways. This program will help to fulfill the county’s goal of ridding the areas of unsightly trash.