These Are the Dirtiest States in America, Ranked

These Are the Dirtiest States in America, Ranked

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#4: Rhode Island

Despite its size, Rhode Island faces environmental issues with nearly 0.04% of its territory covered by landfills. In Providence, missed garbage pickups surged fivefold in April 2021 compared to the previous year, highlighting growing waste management problems.

A Waste Management official cited labor shortages and a 15-18% rise in waste volume during the pandemic as primary reasons for Providence’s trash collection troubles. This situation underscores the growing challenges in managing city waste efficiently.

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