tirar basura al suelo

An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to litter
Si un policía te ve tirando basura al suelo, te dará una multa de $500.If a police officer sees you littering, they'll give you a $500 fine.
b. to throw trash on the ground
La gente no se da cuenta que si tiran basura al suelo, puede llegar al océano y afectar la vida marina.People don't realize that if they throw trash on the ground, it can reach the ocean and affect marine life.
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