https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/record-setting-amount-of-trash-found-in-yellowstone-national-park-hot-springsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/record-setting-amount-of-trash-found-in-yellowstone-national-park-hot-springshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/record-setting-amount-of-trash-found-in-yellowstone-national-park-hot-springs#u70794Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:11:21 +0000The Yellowstone National Park Geology Team recovered a record-setting amount of debris from hydrothermal areas during the summer of 2026. Most reports state 20,000 pieces of trash were removed, though one source claims the number reached 26,000. Recovered items include Pokemon cards and 280 hats. This cleanup effort addresses an ongoing issue where visitor litter obstructs geothermal vents. The park manages this challenge while hosting more than 4.5 million visitors annually.Why it mattersDebris in hot springs can permanently alter the environment. In Morning Glory Pool, decades of coins and t