Know The Right Way to 'Go'!
• Water pollution
• Spread of disease
• Other people or wildlife finding your left-behind waste and toilet paper
• Decreased rate of waste decomposition
What if Everyone Did It?
Our trails, campsites, and recreation areas could lose their aesthetic and "untouched" appeal if everyone doesn't properly dispose of their waste and toilet paper. Follow the steps below to keep our public lands and water bodies healthy and beautiful. 
1. Know Before You Go
For most recreational activities, you can simply bury your poop in a 6 to 8 inch cat hole, but some locations require special equipment. Use maps to plan out your trip and look online for proper waste disposal methods and equipment. Check out agency websites like the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, or National Park Service to know before you go.
2. Be Prepared
Before you leave, determine how you will properly dispose of your waste during or after your trip. Bring a small trowel and toilet paper if you are headed to the forest. Bring a WAG bag, or similar equipment, if you are going to a location that requires you to pack out your waste, such as desert and alpine areas.
3. Go Before You Go
A great first step to protecting other recreationists, wildlife, and the environment is to just go before you go by using a bathroom or outhouse before you begin your trip.
