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Decomposition Chart

Roadside Litter

Decomposition depends on weather and site conditions: warm, wet conditions enhance decomposition, as does
exposure to sunlight and oxygen. Material sheltered from weather and sunlight requires increased time to decompose.

Sources

• “Pocket Guide to Marine Debris,” The Ocean Conservancy, 2004
• U.S National Park Service; Mote Marine Lab, FL
• “Garbage In, Garbage Out,” Audubon Magazine, Sept/Oct 1998
• California Waste Mgmt Bulletin

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