Every time I think about trashy places for some reason it takes me back to when I was a foreign exchange student in Rio de Janeiro. Let me preface this by saying that there is so much beauty there. From the people to the beaches and buildings, it can be absolutely stunning. However, as in many countries, there were areas that were so run down and built up with trash and other debris. It was a sad sight to see in such a wonderful country.

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It happens in America too. Living in cities does have its advantages but the trash and refuse can really build up. It can get out of hand quickly. The lawncare website LawnStarter set out to find the trashiest cities in America. In their article, they checked out over 150 cities ranking each one by categories of pollution, consumer satisfaction, living conditions, and infrastructure.

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Would you believe me if I told you that Texas made the list not once but twice? Find out if Abilene made the list as we take a look at the 10 trashiest cities in America according to LawnStarter.

LOOK: 10 TRASHIEST CITIES IN AMERICA, THIS TEXAS CITY TOPS THE LIST

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10. Yonkers, NY


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9. Oklahoma City, OK


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8. Fresno, CA


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7. San Antonio, TX


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6. Bakersfield, CA


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5. Jersey City, NJ


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4. Detroit, MI


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3. San Bernardino, CA


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2. Newark, NJ


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1. Houston, TX

Did Houston being in the top spot surprise you? I get it. The bigger the area, the more people. The more people, the more trash is produced. While all that may be true, could this be a breakdown of municipal services in America or something entirely worse? You be the judge.

You know what they say. One man's trash is another man's treasure. Dumpster diving is alive and well in Texas. In fact, if you ask some, there are benefits to digging in the trash. Look below and you'll see what I mean.

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