Another successful Sweep at Taylor Wildlife Preserve in Cinnaminson, NJ took place on November 17 with the help of a small but mighty group of volunteers from the Environmental Club at Rowan College in Burlington County.
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| Some volunteers collect, sort and bag debris while designated volunteers tally each item on COA's data card. |
Over a few hours, six volunteers collected 871 items of debris along the shoreline of the Delaware River. Consistent with past Delaware River Sweeps, nearly 93% of the debris collected was plastic. Foam pieces were the most common item, with 255 pieces found. Other commonly found items included plastic bottle caps and lids, food and candy wrappers, plastic beverage bottles, and foam cups.
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| Over 35% of the debris removed from Taylor Wildlife Preserve was foam. |
While picking up debris, the volunteers also helped to identify brand names and the most unusual items, which included a child’s Croc shoe, Nerf darts, a wooden chair, and a buoy light.
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