When spectators watching cycling on television, many criticize the fact that the riders throw garbage anywhere. The Union Cycliste Internationale has taken the matter in hand. The UCI has decided to put a "waste zone" in place for riders empty their pockets, according to The Inner Ring.

This area will be positioned before each feed station and just before the final 20 kilometers. As reported by The Inner Ring, waste zones must be positioned immediately before and after a feed station and just before the final 20km.

The amended rule 2.3.026 now states: “In other events or stages the organisers may also provide food and drink in areas set aside for that purpose. The feeding zones will be signposted. They shall be of sufficient length, to allow supply operations to proceed smoothly. Each feeding zone should be accompanied by a zone for waste situated just before and just after the feeding zone where riders can get rid of their waste. Organisers should also have a waste zone of sufficient length situated before the final 20 kilometres of each race or stage where riders have the opportunity to get rid of their waste.”

If the rider does not follow this rule, he faces a fine of 50 Swiss Franc.