Hey everyone,
I’ve got a weird situation in my area. My neighbor just tossed out their massive lottery ticket collection. We’re talking over a decade’s worth! Now these tickets are scattered all over the street.
It’s making our neighborhood look like a mess. I’m not sure if I should clean it up myself or if there’s someone I should call about this. Has anyone dealt with something similar?
Also, I’m kind of curious. Do you think any of those tickets might actually be winners? I mean, what are the odds that they checked every single one over 12 years?
Any advice on how to handle this would be great. Thanks!
I’ve encountered similar issues in my neighborhood before. the best approach is to contact your local sanitation department or city council. they often have protocols for dealing with excessive litter and can dispatch a cleanup crew. additionally, consider organizing a community cleanup day. this not only addresses the immediate problem but also fosters a sense of community responsibility.
regarding potential winning tickets, it’s highly unlikely any were overlooked. lottery organizations have strict expiration dates for claiming prizes, usually ranging from 90 days to a year. any potential winnings from tickets over a decade old would be long expired.
in the meantime, you could use a grabber tool to safely pick up some tickets to improve the appearence of your street. remember to wear gloves and dispose of the tickets properly to prevent further environmental impact.
Oh man, that’s quite the lottery ticket situation you’ve got there! 
I totally get why you’re frustrated - nobody wants their street looking like the aftermath of a scratch-off explosion.
First things first, maybe swing by your neighbor’s place for a friendly chat? They might not even realize the chaos they’ve unleashed. If they’re cool about it, maybe you two could team up for a quick clean-up sesh?
If that’s a no-go, don’t sweat it. Your local sanitation department should be able to help out. They deal with all sorts of weird cleanup scenarios.
And hey, about those potentially winning tickets… I mean, the odds are pretty slim, but stranger things have happened, right? 
Just don’t go full-on treasure hunter mode and forget about the cleaning part!
Good luck sorting this out, Kate! Let us know how it goes - I’m kinda invested in this lottery ticket drama now. 
wow thats crazy! i’d say grab a bag n start pickin em up. who knows, u might find a winner! but srsly, talk to ur neighbor first. maybe they didnt realize the mess. if they dont care, call the city. littering aint cool. good luck!