investigation of environmental pollution in residential areas from littered wastes

Background: the problem of waste littering in urban areas is a widespread issue in most cities and represents a significant challenge in waste management. hence, this study aimed to assess the level of environmental pollution in urban areas in terms of litter density.methods: the quantity of littered wastes (lws) was examined across six residential areas, with observations and waste counting conducted over a two-month period on both working days and weekends. the lws were categorized into four groups, and their on-site density was calculated.results: the results indicated that the average waste density in the locations studied was 5.08 number/m2. the lowest recorded lw number was 19.49 number/100 m, while the highest was 30.49 number/100 m. the categories of plastic and tobacco wastes comprised 13.25% and 82.64% of the total lws, respectively. on average, 0.71 number/100 m of paper were observed in the areas studied, accounting for 2.8% of the total lws. the presence of suitable waste bins in the areas surveyed underscores the significant influence of individual behavior on urban pollution.conclusion: therefore, there is a pressing need to raise awareness among citizens regarding the consequences of littering and to implement more effective urban cleanup methods.