Abstract
This paper examines the distribution, composition and accumulation of litter in New Jersey. Using a geographical information system, litter was collected, counted and classified for 37 representative sites throughout the state. A total of 9989 pieces of litter were counted over the four-week sampling period. The composition of litter was dominated by paper and plastic packaging when measured by area covered by litter, and by cigarette butts when measured by piece count. Accumulation rates varied according to land use, with urban residential and commercial sites having the highest levels of accumulation. Of five specialized environments (roadways, beaches, waterways, state parks and landfills), roadways have the largest area covered by litter, but litter accumulates more quickly in state parks.
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