A cigarette butt is the small, remaining piece of a cigarette typically containing a filter.
Disposal Options
- Cigarette butts - General Waste Bin
Why
Cigarette butts are contaminated with hazardous, water-soluble chemicals and are composed of cellulose acetate, a slow-degrading plastic.
Did You Know
Cigarette butts are the most littered item on earth, with roughly 4.5 trillion thrown away annually and they can take up to 14 years to decompose.