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<p>The Highway’s Agency is responsible for litter picking the A13 between M25 Junction
30 and the A1089 interchange. East of the A1089, the A13 is the responsibility of
Thurrock Council. The Agency regularly assesses their section of the A13 and takes
action to pick litter in accordance with the 1990 Environmental Protection Act’s Code
of Practice.</p><p> </p><p>The Agency is aware that the A13 suffers from heavy littering.
They are currently utilising existing traffic management which is in place for a major
improvement scheme at junction 30 of the M25, to undertake intensive litter clearance.
This operation will continue for several weeks.</p><p> </p><p>In addition the Agency
is engaging with local stakeholders, educating and encouraging HGV drivers to cover
their vehicles to prevent litter and debris falling onto the verges. They are also
liaising with Thurrock Council to identify ways to improve the levels of cleanliness
in this area.</p><p> </p>
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