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Litter levels across Wales at a crisis point, warn campaigners

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Littering in Wales is at a "crisis point" says Keep Wales Tidy charity.

More than 35% of urban areas in Wales have seen "unacceptable" levels of litter.

Campaigners blame food and drink packaging and pressure on council cleaning budgets.

Councils say they are struggling to maintain budgets to clear litter in face of increased costs.

Welsh Local Government Association and Keep Wales Tidy urge Welsh government to tackle litter.

Long-awaited deposit return scheme for bottles and cans has been held up due to disagreements with UK government over glass inclusion in Wales .

The Welsh government says tackling litter and local environment issues is key.

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82

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80

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55

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informal

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English

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45

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