No littering emoji 🚯
The no littering emoji 🚯 shows a person about to drop rubbish with a red line through it. This guide explains its meaning and how to use it.
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What the no littering emoji means
The no littering emoji 🚯 is a prohibition sign that tells people not to leave waste on the ground. In messages it works as a reminder to keep shared spaces clean. The pictogram shows a person dropping a piece of litter with a red circle and diagonal line over the action.
In everyday chat, it works as a light-hearted reminder or a playful scold. You might send it to a friend who leaves crisp packets on the table, or add it to a post about a beach clean-up.
How people use the no littering emoji
The symbol usually keeps its literal meaning, but it also gets used for gentle nagging and environmental campaigning. Here are some ways people add 🚯 to a conversation:
- Reminding someone to bin their rubbish
- Showing support for clean-up events
- Reacting to photos of messy picnic spots
- Making a joke about a friend’s untidy room
The tone depends on the context. With a smiley face it is friendly; on its own it can feel like a mild telling-off. On social media, it appears in captions for beach clean-ups or park maintenance updates, sometimes alongside the recycling symbol or the wastebasket emoji.
Compare no littering with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| no litteringU+1F6AF | Drops rubbish with a red line | |
| warningU+26A0 U+FE0F | Yellow triangle with exclamation mark | |
| children crossingU+1F6B8 | Two children with a crossing sign | |
| no entryU+26D4 | Red circle with white bar | |
| prohibitedU+1F6AB | Red circle with diagonal line | |
| no smokingU+1F6AD | Cigarette with red line |
Similar warning and prohibition emoji
The no littering emoji belongs to a family of signs that use a red circle and slash. Other common warning symbols include the no smoking emoji, the no pedestrians sign, and the general prohibited mark. Each one keeps the same visual language but targets a different behaviour. The red circle with a diagonal line is a widely recognised sign for “not allowed”, so these emojis are easy to understand at a glance.
For example, the no smoking emoji shows a cigarette with the same red line, while the no pedestrians emoji displays a walking figure. The prohibited emoji is the simplest: just a red circle and slash with nothing inside, used as a broad “don’t do that” response. The children crossing and warning emojis are also related, though they use a triangle or different shape to signal caution rather than prohibition.
How to type or copy the no littering emoji
Copy the character from the top of this page, or use the emoji keyboard on your phone or computer. On most phones, you can search for “no littering” in the emoji picker to find it quickly.
If you need it often, consider adding it to your frequently used emojis. It works in messaging apps, social posts, and documents, and can be paired with a short caption like “keep our parks clean” to reinforce the message.
The emoji is a warning sign, so it reads best when the context is about litter or keeping areas tidy. You can use it alongside the recycling emoji or wastebasket emoji to encourage proper disposal.
Questions people ask
What does the no littering emoji mean?
It shows that dropping rubbish is not allowed. People use it to remind others to use bins and keep places clean.
Is there a no littering emoji?
Yes, the no littering emoji 🚯 shows a person throwing litter with a red prohibition sign over it.
What is the difference between the no littering emoji and the prohibited emoji?
The prohibited emoji 🚫 is a general red circle and slash. The no littering emoji 🚯 adds a figure dropping waste, making the message specific to rubbish.
Can I use the no littering emoji on social media?
Yes, it works in most messaging apps and on social media. It can be used in posts about beach cleans and park rules.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
