SAS Project: SC Ports—On Terminal Litter Control
This page profiles an individual project associated with the Trash Free Waters South Atlantic Strategy (SAS). For additional information about this effort, or to get involved, please reach out to the project contact identified below.
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Key Information
Project Title: SC Ports: On Terminal Litter Control
SAS Goal: Goal 1: Encourage the use of best practices to reduce downstream litter accumulation.
SAS Action: 1.1.1, 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.3.3
Project Status: Active
Project Timeline: Ongoing
Project Location: Charleston, North Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Funding Amount: >$500k
Funding Sources: SC Ports
Project Contact
Name: Mark Messersmith
Affiliation: SC Ports Authority
Email: mmessersmith@scspa.com
Telephone: 843-375-3102
Detailed Project Information
Description: on terminal trash cans, signage, sweeper trucks, vac truck, spill containment chassis
Project Partners: Palmetto Pride
Current Project Outcomes: N/A
Long-Term Project Outcomes: Reduction in trash that escapes to waterways, greater awareness by yard workers, cleaner and safer terminals