What is litter composed of?
U.S. surveys have found half of all litter is of deliberate origin, consisting mainly of convenience packaging and products. The other half of litter is of accidental origin, resulting from uncovered trucks, unsecured loads, loss of vehicle parts, trash can spills and simple human carelessness.
Who is responsible for the litter on our roadways?
Statewide, males have been found to be responsible for 72 percent of all deliberate littering and 89 percent of all accidental littering. Male motorists driving pickup trucks are a disproportionate source of litter. This group is responsible for almost one-third of all littering by motorists and two-thirds of the escaping single items from vehicles.
