National River Cleanup Results

Coastal Cleanup - September 21, 2002

Santa Clara County Results

Over 1,200 volunteers!
More than 30,000 pounds of trash removed!

Thanks to all the volunteers, and especially the site coordinators, that participated in this event!

There were 22 sites countywide. Here are results from the cleanup sites:

(as of 9/24/02)

San Francisquito Creek

72 volunteers; Approx. 3,200 lbs of trash, 150 lbs of recyclables a mannequin, BBQ grill, and lawn furniture

Stevens Creek at Hwy 85

17 volunteers; Approx. 2,410 lbs of trash, 500 lbs of recyclables and antique 55 gallon drum carrier

Stevens Creek Reservoir at Stevens Creek County Park

62 volunteers; Approx. 750 lbs of trash, 180 pounds of recyclables, and car parts, diapers, and pornographic magazines

Wildcat Creek near Fruitvale and Allendale

32 volunteers; Approx. 125 lbs of trash, 100 pounds of recyclables

Calabazas Creek

18 volunteers; Approx. 200 lbs of trash, 200 pounds of recyclables, and a vehicle suspension piece

Wildcat Creek near Fruitvale and Allendale

32 volunteers; Approx. 125 lbs of trash, 100 pounds of recyclables

Los Gatos Creek at Camden and Hwy 17

162 volunteers; Approx. 2,750 lbs of trash, 700 lbs of recyclables, and a shopping cart, and ski disc

Alviso Slough at Guadalupe River

44 volunteers; Approx. 900 lbs of trash, 200 pounds of recyclables, a ford engine, sofa bed, car seat, auto gas tank, 5 tires, and a hairbrush

Upper Penetencia Creek at South White Road

30 volunteers; 300 lbs of trash, 200 lbs of recyclables and a speaker box

Coyote Creek at Watson Park

76 volunteers; Approx. 800 lbs of trash, 150 pounds of recyclables, a

new jar of preserved jalapenos and make-up set

Guadalupe River at Discovery Meadow

115 volunteers; Approx. 3,800 lbs, 900 pounds of recyclables, a bicycle, hair dryer, and mattress

Guadalupe River at McLellan Avenue

28 volunteer; Approx. 1,150 lbs of trash, 75 lbs of recyclables, a piece of paper with baby foot prints

Coyote Creek at Kelley Park

50 volunteers; Approx. 100 lbs of trash, 30 pounds o recyclables, tires, barrels, and shopping carts

Lowe Silver Creek at Plata Arroyo Park

31 volunteers; 1,800 pounds of recyclables, 300 pounds of recyclables, pipes, dead ducks, beds, and a cookie sheet

Los Gatos Creek at Blackford Elem. School

45 volunteers; Approx. 2,000 lbs of trash and 500 pounds of recyclables, and large pipes

Coyote Creek at Hellyer County Park

157 volunteers; Approx. 5,420 lbs of trash, 183 pounds of recyclables, TV, complete weight machine, and several dead animals

Miller Slough at Corner of 6th Street and Rogers Lane

101 volunteers; Approx. 1,600 lbs of trash, 31 pounds of recyclables, and 2 engine blocks

San Tomas Aquino Creek near West Mont High School

25 volunteers; Approx. 137 lbs of trash, 178 pounds of recyclables

Calero Creek at intersection of Harry Road and Camden Avenue

43 volunteers; Approx. 700 lbs of trash, 500 pounds of recyclables, stove, water heater, 2 couches, and a bicycle

Calabazas Creek between Arques Avenue and U.S. 101

19 volunteers; Approx. 360 lbs of trash, 40 pounds of recyclables, and a wheel

Llagas Creek between Cosmo Avenue and Villa Ciolino

42 volunteers; Approx. 213 lbs of trash, 30 pounds of recyclables, and an adult video

Saratoga Creek at Maywood Park

25 volunteers; 600 lbs of trash, 350 lbs of recyclables, a child's motor cross bike, wooden plank, and a box of party favors