NOTICE: Ballona Creek is currently accessible. The Interceptor was removed from Ballona Creek on October 3, 2024, for upgrades.

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Profile rendering of the Ballona Creek Trash Interceptor 007

The Ballona Creek Trash Interceptor™—developed by the charitable organization The Ocean Cleanup—is a fully automated, solar-powered trash collection device designed to capture floating plastic, trash and litter before they reach the ocean.

Los Angeles County Public Works has developed a pilot project to test this innovative technology. This pilot project includes the deployment of The Interceptor™ at the mouth of Ballona Creek in Marina del Rey, the construction of six moorings on the north and south jetties of the channel, the installation of a river monitoring system to characterize waterborne trash, and educational signage. Ballona Creek will remain fully accessible, except during rain events. When storm flows or tidal activity are expected to carry trash down the creek, two booms will be deployed in a v-shape configuration.

Interceptor with both booms deployed
Ballona Creek Trash Interceptor launch in Marina Del Rey.

Interceptor with both booms deployed.