Grayton Beach Trash Patrol

[Allifunn]

I was on Grayton beach at 7:30-9:00 this morning. I always take extra bags to pick up trash...sad how much stuff I pick up off the PUBLIC beach. If it is close to the shore line...I throw it away.
3 tee shirts
3 broken shovels
2 long plastic shovels
2 sand bucket handles
3 empty cigarette packs
1 sock
6 water bottles
5 gatorade/powerade bottles
5 plastic cups
3 beach toys
1 bad mitton birdie
1 frizbie
3 fishing worms
10 cigarette butts (GURRRRR)
5 balloon strings
2 hair ties
about four dozen various, indiscernible pieces of trash
6 straws
1 quarter
1 snapping alligator thing-a-ma-bobber toy (I offered to some people near-by to take it for their kids, otherwise I was going to throw it away)
1 baseball woffa ball
1 plastic sand scooper
1 sand bucket

OK...so I didn't throw everything away...I kept the quarter And a few other things that will come in handy if any kids visit me.
The TDC passed me and asked me if I wanted to throw my trash in the truck and I told him I needed to keep the bag cauz there was more trash to be picked up.

It still boggles my mind how much trash is left on our beautiful beaches :shock: As I was walking down the beach I saw so many foot prints of other people that walked right on top of the trash I picked up...how disgusting is that?

There were also about 12 tents/camps set up in the "PRIVATE" beach area....it looks TRASHY and TACKY on pristine beaches ( makes me think of Myrtle Beach :roll. Sad that they care so little for the beautiful beach they are visiting. It was nice to see that some of the camps had been pulled close to the beach houses. There were only 2 tents at the Grayton Beach out fall, two too many.(unless the tents were set up at 7:00 in the morning :roll

 

[Carol G]

That is just disgusting. I thought it was bad over here by Watersound beach, when I picked up a piece of tupperware and an empty capri sun yesterday. And there is a tent that's been set up here forever; now it's just a white frame, with some crap under it; the cover apparently blew off, making it even more difficult to see. But this does not even compare with the list of stuff you just made... what is wrong with people????

 

[kkddbb]

I feel your pain. I too am on the beach several times daily and seam to fill the back of my truck with trash everytime i leave. But, we shouldnt be surprised in a new society of entitlement when its easier to look the away and assume someone else will take care of it. Its beyond saddening, its angering to me. And I have plenty of amusing stories on what we've done to combat tents left on the beach. I wont introduce our tactics though. Sometimes you just have to take the law into your own hands. But, if we all do our part we can keep this place what it is-paradise.

 

[Miss Critter]

And I'd be willing to bet that if the TDC and private citizens left the trash on the beach the perpetrators would ask for refunds and vow not to return. If it wouldn't be such a hardship for local owners and businesses or a disruption to nesting season, it might be a tactic worth trying. Or would littered beaches simply attract increasingly messy visitors?

It angers me too, kkddbb, that some people would come here because of our pristine beaches, then be rude, discourteous or thoughtless enough to trash them.*


*Disclaimer: This sentiment does not apply to the vast majority of thoughtful, courteous visitors who appreciate our gorgeous coastline, and do their part to ensure it stays that way. We are delighted to have you visit us.

 

[Allifunn]

*Disclaimer: This sentiment does not apply to the vast majority of thoughtful, courteous visitors who appreciate our gorgeous coastline, and do their part to ensure it stays that way. We are delighted to have you visit us.

I agree 100% Misscritter. I was one of those visitors not too long ago.
It just makes me sad to see all the trash. I know some things are inevitable (paper wrappers blowing away...etc) but water bottles, cups and that sort of thing are so easy to remove and throw away!!!

I think I'll keep this thread going every time I go to the beach and list each time what I have picked up...hopefully people will be encouraged to do the same!

 

[salidaco]

I was going to call dibs on the Quarter...thanks Allifun, the garbage is getting OLD!!

 

[Sheila]

Allifuun,

Thank you. It boggles my mind that people don't respect such beauty and serenity. I just don't get it.

 

[Allifunn]

Allifuun,

Thank you. It boggles my mind that people don't respect such beauty and serenity. I just don't get it.

I miss you, when are you in town next? We will pick up trash together....

Your babies are growing up! :shock: Too cute!

 

[DD]

Allifunn, you rock. SoWal is better now that you're there.

 

[bluecat]

Some people would run over a garbage can and wonder why someone put it there. Would hate to see what their houses look like.