NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Litter is a nationwide problem, but communities across the country have significantly different experiences with waste according to a study from Construction Coverage.
According to the 2020 National Litter Study from Keep America Beautiful, there are nearly 50 billion pieces of litter in U.S. roadways and waterways, and 90% of U.S. residents agree that litter is a problem in their state.
Construction Coverage ranked the top 10 states with the worst littering problem.
Here are the large metro areas with the worst littering problem:
- 10. Chicago, IL
- 9. Phoenix, AZ
- 8. New York, NY
- 7. Milwaukee, WI
- 6. Memphis, TN
- 5. Portland, OR
- 4. New Orleans, LA
- 3. Philadelphia, PA
- 2. Los Angeles, CA
- 1. San Francisco, CA
Of the 24 major U.S. metros included in the analysis, New Orleans has the 4th worst litter problem according to Construction Coverage.