COLUMN: Trash in the middle of nowhere

I grew up in an area that much like Montana had many open spaces to explore.

I was lucky enough to have two of my houses growing up that were by "desert" like locations and I could spend hours on my bike and always find a new dirt road or something interesting.

I was also able to go with family and friends to explore the vast backcountry and was always fascinated with how much open space there was. I was also really confused how much garbage and junk would end up in the middle of nowhere.

There was not a bike ride or trip in a truck that I would not find old appliances, furniture, electronics,...