The Issues of Roadside Litter

A Review Paper

Bibliographic Data

ID19569745
AuthorsKasra Karimi (0000-0002-8159-7210, University of Delaware), Ardeshir Faghri (University of Delaware)
Year2021
Volume09
Issue04
Pages779-803
Publication date2021-01-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCurrent Urban Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2328-4900 • E-ISSN: 2328-4919
PublisherScientific Research Publishing, Inc. (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.4236/cus.2021.94046
OpenAlexW4206502499
LanguageEN
References cited9

Roadside litter is a growing problem in many countries around the world including the United States. More people, more vehicles, and more products are factors that have aggravated the problem over the years. Additionally, the global pandemic due to COVID-19 has drastically increased the amount of litter, particularly for certain types of products such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and single-use packaging items. The detriment of roadside litter is not limited to aesthetic problems. From a general perspective, litter is associated with social, economic, and environmental issues. Further, from a transportation standpoint, some types of roadside litter can interrupt the flow of traffic, cause delays, or even pose safety hazards to road users. This study conducts a review of the existing literature to depict a holistic perspective of the cause and extent of the problem in the U.S., as well as discusses the current litter abatement strategies. This paper looks at the behavioral aspect of littering, the characteristics of litter, and different prevention and removal strategies

Business · Disease · Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Interrupt · Litter · Waste management · Computer Science · Engineering · Environmental Science · Medicine · Microplastics and Plastic Pollution · Municipal Solid Waste Management · Recycling and Waste Management Techniques

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