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One billion pieces of litter accumulate on Texas roadways annually.
70% of self-reported littering occurs while driving or traveling in a vehicle.
40% of Texans believe prisoners are responsible for cleaning up highways.
Only 6% correctly guessed contractors and city/county road crews paid for by tax dollars as the primary source.
53% of Texans would likely volunteer for a program to pick up litter.
The states worst litterers are young adults between the ages of 16 through 24.
Research shows that adopted portions of roads are less littered than those maintained by road crews.
FREQUENTLY LITTERED ITEMS
Food Packaging: 20%
Household/Personal: 19%
Tobacco Products: 19%
Cans/Cups: 16%
Construction Material: 8%
Agriculture Items: 1%
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