Mitigating Litter in Surf City: A New Proposal for Covered Trash Receptacles
Surf City is a beautiful and unique part of Long Beach Island, and keeping its beaches clean is essential to preserving its natural beauty. Beach litter has become an ongoing issue, documented by residents, visitors, and stakeholders through social media, borough council meetings, and our biannual Beach Sweeps. ALO volunteers regularly collect large amounts of trash, highlighting the scope of the problem.
While beach litter won’t be solved overnight, a collaborative effort involving residents, visitors, and local government is essential. One practical step is installing covered trash receptacles along the shoreline. This simple measure can help prevent litter from scattering in the wind or by wildlife, reduce overflowing waste, and create a cleaner environment for everyone.
ALO has developed a detailed plan to address beach litter, and we believe Surf City can make meaningful progress by implementing this initiative. We urge the Borough to cover public trash cans as an important step toward maintaining a clean, healthy, and welcoming community.
If you agree with this initiative, we encourage you to contact the Borough of Surf City and share your support. You can email the Borough Council directly at boroughclerk@surfcitynj.org to voice your opinion and help us make this important change. Copy the message below and send it to the Borough Council. Feel free to personalize it with your own thoughts about why keeping Surf City clean matters to you.
Subject: Support Covered Public Trash Cans in Surf City
Dear Surf City Borough Council,
I’m writing to express my support for installing covered trash receptacles at public beaches and throughout Surf City.
Uncovered trash cans can allow litter to blow away or be scattered by wildlife, contributing to pollution on our beaches and in our surrounding waterways. Covered receptacles are a practical step toward keeping Surf City clean and protecting the coastal environment we all enjoy.
I encourage the Borough to consider Alliance for a Living Ocean’s proposal for covered public trash cans and take action to reduce litter in our community.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best,
[Your Name]