Parking lots strewn with discarded gloves and face masks have become a major problem of its own during the pandemic.

Several reports of gloves and masks being improperly disposed of has prompted a PSA from Eastchester first responders.

The first responders say throwing your gloves on the ground is very dangerous and poses a threat to DPW employees and the environment.

The video also explains how to properly take the gloves off to prevent cross-contamination.

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