How long does it take for litter to breakdown?

Fact sheet
Litter degradability depends on a range of factors including climate and conditions.
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Organic litter can take months to breakdown in the environment and as well as attracting animals to the dangerous roadside, ingesting decomposing rubbish can be harmful to pets and wildlife.

This fact sheet provides some estimated waste product decomposition times.

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