How prevalent is smoking left over cigarette butts?

For what definition of “common”?

I’ve seen it done too.

@Zaku Every day. Every week, every month?

That’s gross to say the least. I’m not sure how “common” it is.

I see homeless people do it occasionally, but not often.

Most cigarettes burn down to the filter, not enough to salvage. Or they are squished beyon redemption.

Hospitals are the best place. Somebody on the brink of death, worried family goes out for a smoke, two puffs and anxiety sends them back inside.
Yeah, it happens more than most people think. The takers don’t dive on them with people looking.
I saw my mom pick one up once, when she realized she was out. I was like WTF you have a job!
Occasionally I have seen someone hanging around looking like they couldn’t wait for me to go inside. I took a couple of puffs, and left it with the butt not touching anything. Then in a few minutes I’d go have a full cig.
Sometimes I just like to feel like somebody’s winning lottery ticket.

I’ve only seen that at bars and hospital ER’s. It’s gross and I’m not commonly at either place, but I would think with the germ factor, surely it’s not common. #gross