Actions to Take

The first step is making sure the cigarette is completely extinguished. A lit cigarette should never be thrown directly onto the ground, into plants, or into trash bins without being put out first, as it can easily start fires. Smokers can gently press the cigarette against an ashtray or a nonflammable surface until the ember is no longer burning. After extinguishing it, the cigarette butt should be placed in a proper trash bin or ashtray. If no ashtray is available, carrying