litter

thumb|Litter in Stockholm, Sweden

Litter consists of waste products that have been discarded incorrectly, at an unsuitable location. The waste are objects, often man-made, such as aluminum cans, paper cups, food wrappers, cardboard boxes or plastic bottles, and also include hazardous items such as tires, electrical appliances, electronics, batteries and large industrial containers. Items are sometimes dumped in isolated locations, such as national forests and other public lands.