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San Bernardino and Los Angeles Ranked Dirtiest Cities in the U.S.

KTLA 5August 27, 20251 min7,342 views
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New Study Ranks Dirtiest U.S. Cities

  • 💡 A new study by LawnStarter has ranked the dirtiest cities in America, with California cities dominating the top spots.
  • 🎯 The study analyzed cleanliness across categories including pollution, living conditions, waste infrastructure, and resident dissatisfaction with the environment.

California Cities Top the List

  • 🥇 San Bernardino was ranked the dirtiest city in both California and the entire U.S.
  • 🥈 Los Angeles secured the second spot on both the state and national lists.
  • 📍 Other California cities in the top 10 include Ontario at number 5 and Corona at number 10.

Contributing Factors

  • 💬 The high rankings are attributed to factors such as population density and a general lack of collective effort in cleaning roadside areas.
  • ⚠️ The sheer number of people living in a small area contributes to the issue, with a tendency for some residents to disregard proper waste disposal.
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