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Definitions Of Litter Grades

GRADE A - no litter or refuse

GRADE B - predominantly free of litter and refuse except for some small items

GRADE C - widespread distribution of litter and refuse, with minor accumulations

GRADE D - heavily littered, with significant accumulations

Three Intermediate Grades will also be used. These are:

• B +, between Grade A and Grade B;
• B – , between Grade B and Grade C; and
• C –, between Grade C and Grade D

Cigarette ends and dog fouling is also litter.

Definitions of Detritus Grades

GRADE A - no detritus present on the transect;

GRADE B - predominantly free of detritus except for some light scattering;

GRADE C - widespread distribution of detritus, with minor accumulations;

GRADE D - extensively covered with detritus with significant accumulations.

Definitions of Graffiti Grades

GRADE A - The local environment is completely free of graffiti.

GRADE B - some graffiti is present, but it is minor in extent, and many people passing through the local environment would not notice it.

GRADE C - graffiti is present to the extent that it would be clearly visible to people passing through the local environment, and visible at a distance from at least one end of the 50m transect.

GRADE D - graffiti is extensive over a large part of the 50m transect and is likely to be clearly visible and obtrusive to people passing through the local environment, and visible from any point on the transect.

Definitions of Flyposting Grades

GRADE A - The local environment is completely free from flyposting.

GRADE B - Some flyposting is present, but it is minor in nature and it is likely that many people would not notice its presence. This can include tie-bands or other forms of fastening which remain after a notice has been removed.

GRADE C - Flyposting is present in the local environment to the extent that it is likely to be clearly visible to people using the area, and visible at a distance from at least one end of a 50m transect.

GRADE D - Flyposting is extensive throughout much of the local environment and is clearly visible and obtrusive to people passing through the street scene, and visible from any point on a 50m transect.