Litter is defined as trash and/or garbage, including but not limited to scrap metals, rags, paper, wood, plastic, glass and rubber products including tires that are discarded onto the right of way.

TxDOT's litter pickup and disposal policy is based on the need to provide a safe and attractive right of way for the traveling public. To meet this need, all litter on the right of way should be removed promptly and be disposed of at a state-approved solid waste site. Potentially hazardous items in the roadways should be removed as soon as possible.