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Figure 129: Visitor groups who were willing to haul out their own trash on a future visit to the park

Table 12: Visitor opinions about a trash-free park environment N=257 visitor groups
Comment	Number of times mentioned
Haul-out-your-own-trash policy will increase litter—people often are not responsible enough	81
Have trash collection/drop-off at some park locations	28
Not practical for campers to haul out trash	28
Good idea—everyone should clean up after themselves	15
Already intended to haul out our own trash	14
Will haul out our own trash but other people will not	14
Trash bins/dumpsters should be available everywhere	11
Will work only with strict enforcement	10
Helps protect environment and wildlife	9
Will comply but prefer receptacle available	9
Distribute trash bags at entrance	8
Keep recycling bins	8
Will require intensive public education	5
Local communities will have to deal with trash problem	2
Other comments	15
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