Save Our Shores

"Litter and illegal dumping harm our environment, our businesses, and our quality of life in Santa Cruz County. Pitch In Santa Cruz and the Trash Talkers Coalition are tackling this problem through collaboration, coordination, and community engagement. Their efforts are making a real difference, and I’m proud to support their work to keep our communities clean and beautiful."

Congressman Panetta

Become A Trash Talker!

 
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Eliminate litter, abandoned encampments, and dumping on roadways, waterways and agricultural land

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Educate and engage community, non-profits, schools, and local governments

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To improve the health, well-being, economic value and the beauty of our region

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Since July 2021, Caltrans and its local partners have picked up more than 2.8 million cubic yards of litter – enough to cover nine lanes of Interstate 5 with trash from the Mexican border to Oregon.

This is illegal Dumping! Take usable items to appropriate locations.

"If you are a customer of GreenWaste, you qualify for four extra garbage setouts and three bulky items collected every calendar year as part of your service.
Call GreenWaste customer service to schedule these events."
– Beau Hawksford, County of Santa Cruz

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