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How long does it take trash to disappear from the lake? Its very important to keep our trash and debris out of the lake. 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?

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