To further expand upon the Trash BOOM Project and address the need for a device that can handle a larger amount of stormwater generated litter, we designed the Trash Trout.
Our first device was a repurposed pontoon boat outfitted to sit patiently in a waterway and passively capture man-made litter. Year to date, the original Trout has captured over 3,700 lbs of plastic in the Mud Creek. Version 2.0 of the Trash Trout was the work of Elastec, the world leader in oil spill containment and cleanup. Jeff Cantrell set his team to design a litter capturing device that could withstand the rigors of a high flowing tributary, yet easily capture stormwater generated litter. Aptly named the Brute Bin, this version is in it for the long haul. Professionally built, affordable and designed to catch trash for decades to come.
Our first device was a repurposed pontoon boat outfitted to sit patiently in a waterway and passively capture man-made litter. Year to date, the original Trout has captured over 3,700 lbs of plastic in the Mud Creek. Version 2.0 of the Trash Trout was the work of Elastec, the world leader in oil spill containment and cleanup. Jeff Cantrell set his team to design a litter capturing device that could withstand the rigors of a high flowing tributary, yet easily capture stormwater generated litter. Aptly named the Brute Bin, this version is in it for the long haul. Professionally built, affordable and designed to catch trash for decades to come.
Locations
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Mud Creek, Hendersonville NC
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Hominy Creek, Asheville NC
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Installed June 2017
POUNDS OF TRASH COLLECTED
Funding provided by: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina - Pigeon River Fund, George and Jennifer Hodges - Pisgah Plants Nursery, Biltmore Iron & Metal Company, Alan Sheppard - Alan's Jewelry and Pawn Will Rice - Henco North and the City of Hendersonville NC.
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Installed July 2018
POUNDS OF TRASH COLLECTED
Funding provided by: Elastec, The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina - Pigeon River Fund and friends of the Trash Trout.
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Town Branch, Asheville NC
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Installed Feb 2018
POUNDS OF TRASH COLLECTED
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Device built by: Eagle Scout Ian Sprouse of BSA Troop #91 and Asheville GreenWorks
Funding provided by: Siteworks Studios, Asheville Fence Company, Wedge Brewing Co. |
Thanks to our partners & friends that helped us design, engineer, build, labor and install these devices.