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On September 23, 2023, Los Angeles County Public Works held a community event near the Ballona Creek Trash Interceptor 007 to provide updates about the Pilot Project and engage with the public. Throughout the day, residents, outdoor enthusiasts, and beachgoers eagerly approached Public Works staff to gain insight into the Interceptor and to share their appreciation for Public Works’ efforts in preventing trash from entering the Santa Monica Bay.
People had the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts on the Pilot Project’s first year and the changes they had observed in Ballona Creek and the surrounding beaches. In addition to sharing information about the Pilot Project, Public Works staff also helped educate participants about trash prevention and other initiatives implemented by LA County to help keep the region’s waterways clean.
The community event not only showcased the Pilot Project’s progress but it also highlighted the importance of working together to reduce trash and keep LA County beaches clean.
As the Ballona Creek Trash Interceptor 007 Pilot Project enters its second year, the community’s sustained commitment and participation in trash prevention remain vital factors in ensuring the ongoing success of efforts to keep the region’s waterways clean and helping Los Angeles County continue to thrive.
On September 23, 2023, Los Angeles County Public Works held a community event near the Ballona Creek Trash Interceptor 007 to provide updates about the Pilot Project and engage with the public. Throughout the day, residents, outdoor enthusiasts, and beachgoers eagerly approached Public Works staff to gain insight into the Interceptor and to share their appreciation for Public Works’ efforts in preventing trash from entering the Santa Monica Bay.
People had the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts on the Pilot Project’s first year and the changes they had observed in Ballona Creek and the surrounding beaches. In addition to sharing information about the Pilot Project, Public Works staff also helped educate participants about trash prevention and other initiatives implemented by LA County to help keep the region’s waterways clean.
The community event not only showcased the Pilot Project’s progress but it also highlighted the importance of working together to reduce trash and keep LA County beaches clean.
As the Ballona Creek Trash Interceptor 007 Pilot Project enters its second year, the community’s sustained commitment and participation in trash prevention remain vital factors in ensuring the ongoing success of efforts to keep the region’s waterways clean and helping Los Angeles County continue to thrive.
On September 23, 2023, Los Angeles County Public Works held a community event near the Ballona Creek Trash Interceptor 007 to provide updates about the Pilot Project and engage with the public. Throughout the day, residents, outdoor enthusiasts, and beachgoers eagerly approached Public Works staff to gain insight into the Interceptor and to share their appreciation for Public Works’ efforts in preventing trash from entering the Santa Monica Bay.
People had the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts on the Pilot Project’s first year and the changes they had observed in Ballona Creek and the surrounding beaches. In addition to sharing information about the Pilot Project, Public Works staff also helped educate participants about trash prevention and other initiatives implemented by LA County to help keep the region’s waterways clean.
The community event not only showcased the Pilot Project’s progress but it also highlighted the importance of working together to reduce trash and keep LA County beaches clean.
As the Ballona Creek Trash Interceptor 007 Pilot Project enters its second year, the community’s sustained commitment and participation in trash prevention remain vital factors in ensuring the ongoing success of efforts to keep the region’s waterways clean and helping Los Angeles County continue to thrive.
The Interceptor 007 has officially completed its first storm season in Ballona Creek. Since its deployment in October 2022, the Interceptor prevented 77.4 tons of trash and debris from reaching local beaches and the Santa Monica Bay. That’s enough to fill eight school buses!
The Interceptor’s onboard trash bins were filled and offloaded 14 times over the course of seven months. Offloaded material was transported to a local waste management facility for sorting, disposal and/or recycling. Recyclable materials were prepared for beneficial reuse to decrease the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Altogether, 2,040 pounds of plastic were recovered for recycling, equivalent to about 48,700 16-ounce plastic bottles.
The Interceptor 007 has officially completed its first storm season in Ballona Creek. Since its deployment in October 2022, the Interceptor prevented 77.4 tons of trash and debris from reaching local beaches and the Santa Monica Bay. That’s enough to fill eight school buses!
The Interceptor’s onboard trash bins were filled and offloaded 14 times over the course of seven months. Offloaded material was transported to a local waste management facility for sorting, disposal and/or recycling. Recyclable materials were prepared for beneficial reuse to decrease the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Altogether, 2,040 pounds of plastic were recovered for recycling, equivalent to about 48,700 16-ounce plastic bottles.
The Interceptor 007 has officially completed its first storm season in Ballona Creek. Since its deployment in October 2022, the Interceptor prevented 77.4 tons of trash and debris from reaching local beaches and the Santa Monica Bay. That’s enough to fill eight school buses!
The Interceptor’s onboard trash bins were filled and offloaded 14 times over the course of seven months. Offloaded material was transported to a local waste management facility for sorting, disposal and/or recycling. Recyclable materials were prepared for beneficial reuse to decrease the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Altogether, 2,040 pounds of plastic were recovered for recycling equivalent to about 48,700 16-ounce plastic bottles.
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