Garbage in the Road in Brawley, California, June 1935

    Garbage in the Road in Brawley, California, June 1935
    Courtesy of Library of Congress, Lange, Dorothea, "Garbage disposal. Brawley, Imperial Valley, California," June 1935

    Description

    This photograph shows an overflowing garbage container in Brawley, California, in June 1935. Everyone wants to live and visit places that are fresh, clean and healthy. Because overflowing garbage can easily create a danger to anyone who comes into contact with it, or even passes by, it is essential that garbage is always disposed of properly.

    Source-Dependent Questions

    • What should a respectful citizen do with their trash?
    • How could respectful citizens reduce the amount of trash they throw away?

    Citation Information 

    Lange, Dorothea, "Garbage disposal. Brawley, Imperial Valley, California," June 1935. Courtesy of Library of Congress

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