"The worst places in the UK for litter-riden roads have been revealed in a new report by the AA. Experts at the motoring firm surveyed more than 11,000 drivers in the UK about how much rubbish they'd seen on roads and surrounding areas. Over half (55 per cent) said they'd noticed more than usual - while just six per cent said they had seen seen less. Sadly, the figure is up three per cent from May 2024 when 52 per cent of drivers said they regularly saw rubbish on UK streets."
"Overall, 55 of UK respondents said roadside litter is getting worse - up from 52 per cent in 2024 - but it seems in West Midlands the problem is most extreme. In all, 63 per cent of respondents in the West Midlands said they'd noticed more litter - up from 56 per cent one year ago. Roadside litter was also a significant problem in the North East - noticed by 58 per cent of respondents, up from 51 per cent in 2024. In both Eastern England and Yorkshire & Humber, 57 per cent of respondents agreed there's more litter than before, up from 51 per cent."
More than 11,000 drivers across the UK were surveyed between October 14 and 22, with 55% reporting more roadside litter than before, up from 52% in May 2024. The West Midlands recorded the highest rise, with 63% noticing more litter, followed by the North East at 58%. Eastern England and Yorkshire & Humber each recorded 57% noticing increases. London showed 54% and the North West 53%. An interactive heatmap displays 12 UK regions, using darker colours for higher proportions reporting increases. Tossing rubbish from vehicles spoils the environment, costs millions and endangers road workers when they clear it up.
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