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20,000 pieces of trash removed from Yellowstone hot springs this summer

Park staff recovered record amounts of debris from geothermal areas, including 280 hats and Pokemon cards.

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What to know

  • Yellowstone staff removed 20,000 pieces of trash from hydrothermal areas in summer 2026, a record amount.
  • Unusual finds included 280 hats and Pokemon cards alongside standard litter.
  • Park officials urged visitors to properly dispose of trash before entering geothermal feature areas.

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    Park geology team advises visitors to dispose of trash properly

    In response to the cleanup findings, Yellowstone's geology team issued guidance urging visitors to 'stash your trash' before visiting hydrothermal features, addressing the ongoing littering problem at the park.

    “stash your trash…”
    — Yellowstone geology team
  2. background

    Yellowstone staff reports record trash removal from hot springs — Park officials announced that 20,000 pieces of trash were recovered from Yellowstone's hydrothermal areas during the summer season. The cleanup included unusual items such as 280 hats and Pokemon cards along with standard litter.

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  1. 3 outlets What was found among 20k pieces of trash removed from Yellowstone hydrothermal areas

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