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Mass. 'Average' on Litter Scorecard
The 2014 American State Litter Scorecard ranked states based on litter taxation and daily waste disposal, among other factors.
When it comes to littering, Massachusetts has room to improve.
The Bay State was ranked "average," according to the 2014 American State Litter Scorecard.
Washington was the cleanest state, while South Carolina was the dirtiest.
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States received ratings based on litter taxation and daily waste disposal, among other factors.
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American State Litter Scorecard cleanest states
1. Washington2. California (tied)
2. Connecticut (tied)
4. Florida (tied)
4. Maine (tied)
4. Oregon (tied)
7. Vermont
8. Iowa
9. Maryland
10. Missouri
26. Massachusetts
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