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Litter along US roads, waterways dropped 34% since 2020 — but 35 billion pieces of trash remain scattered across country: report

America’s cleaner than it was six years ago -– but still far from filth-free, according to a new study. The amount of litter dumped along US roads and into waterways has dropped 34% since 2020, according to Keep America Beautiful's 2026 National Litter Study.

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Litter along US roads, waterways dropped 34% since 2020 — but 35 billion pieces of trash remain scattered across country: reportAmerica’s cleaner than it was six years ago -– but still far from filth-free, according to a new study. The amount of litter dumped along US roads and into waterways has dropped 34% since 2020, according to Keep America Beautiful's 2026 National Litter Study.
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