{"id":1544,"date":"2026-06-05T11:33:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tucsonmovingreport.com\/?p=1544"},"modified":"2026-06-05T11:33:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:33:40","slug":"salt-river-volunteers-collect-5-gallons-of-human-waste-toilet-paper-in-cleanup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tucsonmovingreport.com\/?p=1544","title":{"rendered":"Salt River volunteers collect 5 gallons of human waste, toilet paper in cleanup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<section>\n<p><b>SALT RIVER, AZ (AZFamily)<\/b> \u2014 The Salt River is known for its scenic views, lush trees, cool water and relaxing float trips. But lately, the popular destination is also getting known for something else: human waste.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/tucsonmovingreport.com\/?p=1542\">Armed man should survive after being shot by police in Litchfield Park<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Volunteers like Michelle Jacob have helped clean up the Salt River for years. During one of their recent cleanups, they filled up nearly five gallons of toilet paper and human waste. <\/p>\n<p>Jacob said the problem has gotten worse lately, with more people leaving behind their business and piles of toilet paper along the shore.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWell, it\u2019s disgusting really,\u201d Jacob said.<\/p>\n<p>Jacob said this has been an ongoing issue that is only getting worse.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s the first time in any of our cleanups that I\u2019ve wanted to sanitize everything I touched,\u201d Jacob said. \u201cWe come across areas behind trees, toilet paper. We are good for at least one diaper or more every time we come out.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Environmental impact<\/h2>\n<p>Jacob says the waste is not just unsightly. It can also be bad for the environment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTwenty-five percent of the waterways report issues with human waste and disposal,\u201d Jacob said. \u201cUltimately, all of that through rains, run-off, comes back into our waterways and contaminates our waterways.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>River users have mixed reactions to the problem. Brenda Dinan said she understands why it is happening.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/tucsonmovingreport.com\/?p=1540\">Patients stunned after Yuma doctor arrested in fraud investigation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think it\u2019s kind of gross, but it makes sense,\u201d Dinan said. \u201cThere\u2019s nowhere for people to go.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The message from volunteers is simple: If you bring something to the river, do not leave it behind.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is in an area that we\u2019re trying to keep beautiful and preserve, and this isn\u2019t a piece of that,\u201d Jacob said.<\/p>\n<p><i>See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? <\/i><i>Please click here to report it<\/i><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Do you have a photo or video of a breaking news story? 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