Cary Avenue Full Trash Capture Project

Oakland Public Works has installed large trash capture devices inside storm drainpipes at two locations: Cary Avenue in East Oakland and Mandela Parkway in West Oakland. The devices capture trash, oil, grease, and other debris from stormwater runoff to prevent these pollutants from entering our waterways. Both project sites were chosen to maximize trash capture from more than 600 acres of land upstream. At least twice annually, Oakland Public Works will maintain the devices, removing and disposing of the material. These projects were funded by the State of California and help Oakland meet trash control requirements established by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board.