A council leader has urged people to take responsibility after tonnes of rubbish were cleared from one road.
Brighton and Hove City Council cleared 18 tonnes of litter, fly-tipped waste and silt from the A27.
The clean-up mission took place over five nights earlier this month.
It covered the central reservation and verges on the 5 miles of road between Dyke Road and Falmer.
Council leader Phélim Mac Cafferty, said: “Removing 18 tonnes of rubbish is a staggering amount for a 5 mile stretch of road.
“Keeping verges clean and litter free is everyone’s responsibility. As well as being an eyesore, litter on the roads endangers wildlife and pollutes the environment.
“Please don’t throw rubbish out of the vehicle window, take all your rubbish home and make sure any loads on your vehicles are secured.”
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