Tents, alcohol, food: towns complain of trash left by Burning Man attendees

Large amounts of rubbish dumped by festivalgoers in Lake Tahoe and Reno irks locals who have to dispose of it

Burning Man has become known for wild outfits, utopian philosophy, rich techies and celebrity attendees and, increasingly, frustrated locals in nearby towns.

Nearly 80,000 people pour into Nevada’s Black Rock Desert each year for the countercultural festival with community principles that include leaving no trace in the environment and protecting social networks and public spaces.

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(SOURCE) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/07/burning-man-nevada-trash

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