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Community efforts supported by the City of Riverside and the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce A n Affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc. DATE: 3-2-04 2004 Litter Index Survey ITEM NO.: 26 Mission: To monitor and track litter trends as research for education and litter prevention programs, code enforcement and waste collection technology advancements and community cleanups. Advisory Board Members MICHAEL BLAKELY, CHAIRMAN DONNA DOTY MICHALKA, VICE CHAIRMAN MAYOR RONALD t) LOVERIDGE Litter is misplaced solid waste. It is not just plastic cups or paper napkins, it comprises these items and other trash NOT in its proper place in the collection and disposal stream. Litter is often carried from its points of origin by water, wind, traffic, and animals until it becomes trapped by fence lines, wall, curbs or other barriers. Scoring 1 = No Litter--virtually no litter can be observed 2 = Slightly Littered --small amounts of litter can be observed 3 = Littered--visible litter can readily be seen throughout the sub-area 4 = Extremely Littered--a continuous amount of litter is the first things noticed in the sub-area Judging There were three judges, one KRCB staff member, one KRCB Advisory Board member and one community volunteer. Judges scored 7 sub areas in each of the 7 wards. The sub areas included commercial, indnstrial, retail and residential areas. Findings Ward 1 1.93 Ward 2 2.04 Ward 3 2.14 Ward 4 1.73 Ward 5 2.17 Ward 6 1.99 Ward 7 2.016 Total 14.016 City Average 2.002 Conclusion Riverside's average score was 2.002--slightly littered. Judges commented that the most common littered item observed was plastic grocery bags and fast food cups and wrappers. Judges also noted that the worst litter offenders were vacant lots especially those with chain link fences.