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Trash Trouts are purpose built stormwater litter traps. These traps sit in urban creeks and streams keeping manmade trash from entering main waterways.  These devices are built to withstand the rigors of flashy rain events, yet passive enough not to harm the local fauna. Roadside littering accounts for approximately 75% of the trash in our nations waterways. Each time it rains, trash is funneled through our storm drain systems directly into our creeks. No filters or other mechanisms were in place to keep the trash from entering our waterways. Once the trash has entered the water, it will begin the process of photodegradation. Whereby the petroleum based products such as plastics begin to break into smaller pieces known as microplastics. These tiny pieces of trash are in some instances consumed by wildlife with the majority of this debris will go on a journey that will take it through several states and rivers before finally ending up in the Gulf of Mexico.
Help us keep these Trash Trouts in the water with your financial support. Click the button below and lets keep that trash from getting to our rivers. 
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the Trash Trout exacerbate flooding in a waterway? 
A: This device is designed to rise as the water rises. With regular maintenance, the trap will not become a flooding hazard. 

Q: Will the Trash Trout catch critters living in our waterway?
A: No, the device was designed without a top or a bottom to allow to keep creatures from becoming trapped.

Q: How often do you need to clean it out?
A: In an urban waterway, you can count on trash being captured each time you have a significant rain event. Clean ups vary depending on rain amounts, it could be weekly or monthly. 

Q: What do you do with the plant debris that is captured along with the trash?
A: Once the manmade litter is safely removed, we open the rear gate and the plant debris is allowed to continue its journey down your waterway. 

Q: Can I get a Trash Trout for our waterway?
A: Absolutely, fill out our contact form and we will get back to you soon.

Locations

Town Branch, (River Arts District) Asheville NC 
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Hominy Creek, Asheville NC
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Mud Creek, Hendersonville NC 
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Haw Creek, East Asheville NC
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Smith Mill Creek, Asheville NC
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Hayes Run Creek, Marshall NC
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Sweeten Creek, Asheville NC
Pole Creek, Candler NC
Deer Creek, St Louis MO
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Trash Trout Sponsors


Mud Creek Trash Trout
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina - Pigeon River Fund,
George and Jennifer Hodges - 
Pisgah Plants Nursery
Biltmore Iron & Metal Company
Alan's Jewelry and Pawn 
Henco North
City of Hendersonville NC


Hominy Creek Trash Trout
Annual sponsorship provided by 
Zen Tubing in Honor of Jen Ditzler
Elastec
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Pigeon River Fund 
Pisgah Plants Nursery


Town Branch Trash Trout Jr
​Device built by: Eagle Scout Ian Sprouse of BSA Troop #91 Asheville Fence and Asheville GreenWorks
Annual sponsorship provided by: Siteworks Studios and Wedge Brewing Co
Henco North
Asheville Waste Paper
Asheville Fence


Smith Mill Creek Trash Trout Jr
​Device build by: Eagle Scout Joshua Owen of BSA Troop #58 Asheville Fence and Asheville GreenWorks

Annual sponsorship provided by: New Belgium Brewing Asheville and Southern Appalachian Anglers 
Henco North
Asheville Fence


Haw Creek Trash Trout Jr
Annual sponsorship provided by: MountainTrue's French Broad RiverKeeper
Henco North
Asheville Fence


Hayes Run Creek Trash Trout Jr
Ivy River Partners
Sustainable Madison 
Henco North
Asheville Fence


Winkler Creek Trash Trout Jr (coming soon)
Sponsorship provided by: The Town of Boone NC and MountainTrue's Watauga RiverKeeper
Henco North

Pole Creek Trash Trout Jr (coming soon)
Annual sponsorship provided by: Tennoca Construction Co
Henco North


Sweeten Creek Trash Trout Jr (coming soon)
Annual sponsorship provided by: Hillman Beer and French Broad River Brewing
Henco North


Wash Creek Trash Trout Jr (coming soon)
Annual sponsorship provided by: City of Hendersonville NC
Henco North




​Asheville GreenWorks is a 501(c)3 non-profit environmental organization, governed by a Board of Directors. Established in 1973, GreenWorks mission is to inspire, equip and mobilize individuals and communities to take care of the places we love to live.
  • Hard 2 Recycle
  • Programs
    • Bee City USA Asheville >
      • Native Pollinator Plants and Nurseries
      • Pollination Celebration
      • Pollinator Garden Certification
    • Rivers & Roads >
      • Adopt-a-Street
      • Clean Streams Day
      • Cleanup Supply Stations
      • Trash Trout
      • WNC Big Sweep
    • Education
    • Urban Forestry >
      • Adopt-a-Spot
      • Cool Green Asheville
      • Food Tree Project
      • RRI
      • Tree Nursery
      • Treasured Trees >
        • Treasured Trees Calendar
    • Waste Reduction >
      • Asheville Bag Monster
      • Composting Information
      • Flip Your Lid
      • Plastics Reduction Task Force
      • Recycling Information
      • Smash Don't Trash
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Experiential Internships
    • Youth Environmental Leadership Program >
      • YELP Staff & Alumni
      • How to Apply
    • Make a Donation
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    • Sponsorship
  • Upcoming Events
  • About
    • Job Openings
    • History
    • Staff/ Contact
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    • Latest News
    • Protect our Pollinators
    • Voice for the Trees
    • Mind Your Plastic May
    • Fall Leaves
  • Donate