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Do not pile bags beside overflowing cans where gulls and wind scatter waste—carry trash back to your lodging or find another receptacle. Pack a spare bag in your beach kit. Cigarette butts belong in proper disposal, never in the sand.
Sources: Town of Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
