Trashy Americans

[BeachSteelers]

Amazing that people live by the assumption that Garbage will just vanish. If you go to the beach treat it with respect and throw you trash into a waste recepticle. There's one nearly every 50 to 100 yards on the beach.
If that's too much to ask then please vacation in Atlantic City, Virginia beach or better yet California. Abundant trash is common there and you might prefer it better since no one cares what you leave behind. But here we do so pack it in... pack it out. Sincerly Mother Earth :bang:

[luvthebeach]

Amazing that people live by the assumption that Garbage will just vanish. If you go to the beach treat it with respect and throw you trash into a waste recepticle. There's one nearly every 50 to 100 yards on the beach.
If that's too much to ask then please vacation in Atlantic City, Virginia beach or better yet California. Abundant trash is common there and you might prefer it better since no one cares what you leave behind. But here we do so pack it in... pack it out. Sincerly Mother Earth :bang:

I echo your comments, though I'm not sure I want them littering beaches elsewhere either. If these people can't help preserve the beauty of the awesome beaches we've been blessed with, they should just stay home and litter their own backyards. We made a quick trip to Seagrove last weekend and were able to spend one wonderful day (Friday) enjoying the beach. The weather was absolutely perfect! Unfortunately, there was a group of young males near us partying under a tent and throwing their beer cans out on the sand. My daughter-in-law said she and my son had picked up a bunch of trash the day before left behind by this same group.

:bang:

[Smiling JOe]

I echo your comments, though I'm not sure I want them littering beaches elsewhere either. If these people can't help preserve the beauty of the awesome beaches we've been blessed with, they should just stay home and litter their own backyards. We made a quick trip to Seagrove last weekend and were able to spend one wonderful day (Friday) enjoying the beach. The weather was absolutely perfect! Unfortunately, there was a group of young males near us partying under a tent and throwing their beer cans out on the sand. My daughter-in-law said she and my son had picked up a bunch of trash the day before left behind by this same group.

:bang:Better yet, they need to litter the inside of their homes so that it doesn't blow around the neighborhood.;-)

[kathydwells]

I echo your comments, though I'm not sure I want them littering beaches elsewhere either. If these people can't help preserve the beauty of the awesome beaches we've been blessed with, they should just stay home and litter their own backyards. We made a quick trip to Seagrove last weekend and were able to spend one wonderful day (Friday) enjoying the beach. The weather was absolutely perfect! Unfortunately, there was a group of young males near us partying under a tent and throwing their beer cans out on the sand. My daughter-in-law said she and my son had picked up a bunch of trash the day before left behind by this same group.

:bang:

I have no patience for this crap. I would have walked over there and given them a piece of my mind. I am usually a very calm person and keep my emotions in check, but this just makes me so mad. They might have beat the crap out of me, but I wouldn't have cared!!!!

[seagrovelover]

I agree with you Kd...I would have gone over there asap and told them to stop it!!!!!!! what a bunch of dumb a-holes..... :roll:

[dsilvar]

Amazing that people live by the assumption that Garbage will just vanish. If you go to the beach treat it with respect and throw you trash into a waste recepticle. There's one nearly every 50 to 100 yards on the beach.
If that's too much to ask then please vacation in Atlantic City, Virginia beach or better yet California. Abundant trash is common there and you might prefer it better since no one cares what you leave behind. But here we do so pack it in... pack it out. Sincerly Mother Earth :bang:

It is completely beyond me why people litter on beautifil beaches..anywhere.
In Oregon (where I lived for 20 years) we had /have SOLV (stop oregon litter and vandalism) and the organization works really well. Several times each year students and volunteers go down to the beach and clean up. As a result the beaches are much cleaner than neighboring California and peoples awarness of beach cleanliness is raised. Funded by donations and led by a dedicated man, it is a model for clean beaches.

[Franny]

It is completely beyond me why people litter on beautifil beaches..anywhere.
In Oregon (where I lived for 20 years) we had /have SOLV (stop oregon litter and vandalism) and the organization works really well. Several times each year students and volunteers go down to the beach and clean up. As a result the beaches are much cleaner than neighboring California and peoples awarness of beach cleanliness is raised. Funded by donations and led by a dedicated man, it is a model for clean beaches.

We do that as well here, but not every day. So clean up behind yourselves!!

[BeachSteelers]

I only pick up 3 dog poop bags of litter on the beach today! As well as someones large beach shade which was destroyed by last nights storm. Don't know what happen to its top but guess it floating in the Gulf. Also numerous beach balls,floats,sand molds,watercolor cups,balloons and at least a dozen water bottle tops.Hopefully some day people will wake up! I know that the water will wash stuff onto the beach but it would wash up if people were more caring. :idontno:

[Smiling JOe]

I only pick up 3 dog poop bags of litter on the beach today! As well as someones large beach shade which was destroyed by last nights storm. Don't know what happen to its top but guess it floating in the Gulf. Also numerous beach balls,floats,sand molds,watercolor cups,balloons and at least a dozen water bottle tops.Hopefully some day people will wake up! I know that the water will wash stuff onto the beach but it would wash up if people were more caring. :idontno:It may be time for me to go on a seek and recover mission. :scratch: Cheap tents for sale... coming soon.

[SHELLY]

I only pick up 3 dog poop bags of litter on the beach today! Hopefully some day people will wake up! :idontno:

Don't kid yourself...that's NEVER going to happen.

[Smiling JOe]

Don't kid yourself...that's NEVER going to happen.Don't be so sure of that. Keep setting the example and you will inspire othes to follow. Action is everything. I was once inspired to pick up trash after seeing someone else doing so, and I do it all the time. Even if you inspire only one other person on occasion to follow suit, you have succeeded, because they will do the same and so the movement grows, slowly, then exponentially. ;-)

[1st in '59]

I couldn't agree more with Smiling Joe. I, too, was motivated to begin picking up trash and pieces of glass on my beach walks because I saw someone else doing it. It might even make a few of the litterers feel a little guilty and think twice if they see someone else picking up trash.

[dsilvar]

Don't be so sure of that. Keep setting the example and you will inspire othes to follow. Action is everything. I was once inspired to pick up trash after seeing someone else doing so, and I do it all the time. Even if you inspire only one other person on occasion to follow suit, you have succeeded, because they will do the same and so the movement grows, slowly, then exponentially. ;-)

Well said SJ..hear hear!:clap_1:

[Mermaid]

I'm always picking up trash on the beach, and I know Sueshore is really particular about keeping the beach clean, too. This is odd, but it doesn't bother me to do it. Doesn't make me the least bit angry about the slobs on the beach that I have to clean up after. It makes me feel a little regretful if nothing else--regretful that other people obviously don't see the natural beauty that surrounds them. (How they could miss it is beyond me, but miss it they must, or they'd never trash it up.)

Ah well, the slobs of this world will always be with us, but I'll be dammed if they'll ugly up my beach vacations. I honestly don't mind picking up after them because it improves MY view, and that's good for ME.

[kathydwells]

I'm always picking up trash on the beach, and I know Sueshore is really particular about keeping the beach clean, too. This is odd, but it doesn't bother me to do it. Doesn't make me the least bit angry about the slobs on the beach that I have to clean up after. It makes me feel a little regretful if nothing else--regretful that other people obviously don't see the natural beauty that surrounds them. (How they could miss it is beyond me, but miss it they must, or they'd never trash it up.)

Ah well, the slobs of this world will always be with us, but I'll be dammed if they'll ugly up my beach vacations. I honestly don't mind picking up after them because it improves MY view, and that's good for ME.

:wub:

[BeachSteelers]

Thanks Joe, your right. i hope people will see me pick stuff up and follow my example. I did get a TY from some nice ladies this morning for my actions. And they helped me clear a raft full of seaweed from the shoreline. I continually hope for the best yet have a hard time looking past plain ignorance. Enough of my ranting and it's probably W's fault like everything else! JK

[SHELLY]

Don't be so sure of that. Keep setting the example and you will inspire othes to follow. Action is everything. I was once inspired to pick up trash after seeing someone else doing so, and I do it all the time. Even if you inspire only one other person on occasion to follow suit, you have succeeded, because they will do the same and so the movement grows, slowly, then exponentially. ;-)

I always take a bag to pick up trash every time I go to the beach and I've been doing it since Seaside was just a wide spot in the road.

In the beginning I'd pick up some butts, an odd piece of fishing line and maybe a can. Every year that passes it just gets worse--my bag filled up more each time in a shorter distance. Now along with the "trash" we've got broken and tossed toys, balls, tents and chairs.

Maybe we have more people who learn to pick up the trash at the beach--but these aren't the folks who threw it there....I've given up hope long ago that people will learn never to toss it down in the first place.

[BeachSteelers]

Way to be Shelly! Wish there was more of us here! Ciggy Butts really tee me off 7 years for paper filters 15 for Fiberglass ones. All litter disgusts me but hopefully it can get better! Peace

[John R]

cigarette butts :whack:

[BeachSteelers]

Heard that John. Saw a guy try to hide it when he threw his butt in to the sand on Sat. So I calmy pointed out that there's a trash can 50 ft away and if possible to please use it in the future.

[Miss Kitty]

Heard that John. Saw a guy try to hide it when he threw his butt in to the sand on Sat. So I calmy pointed out that there's a trash can 50 ft away and if possible to please use it in the future.

:clap_1: ... way to go!

[kurt]

I always take a bag to pick up trash every time I go to the beach and I've been doing it since Seaside was just a wide spot in the road.

In the beginning I'd pick up some butts, an odd piece of fishing line and maybe a can. Every year that passes it just gets worse--my bag filled up more each time in a shorter distance. Now along with the "trash" we've got broken and tossed toys, balls, tents and chairs.

Maybe we have more people who learn to pick up the trash at the beach--but these aren't the folks who threw it there....I've given up hope long ago that people will learn never to toss it down in the first place.

I know what you mean. My pickup time increased every year until last Summer I spent most of my beach time picking up trash, and after a couple of months I got very frustrated. Add to that having to dodge chairs, umbrellas, tents, coolers, holes, and hundreds of plastic toys and it got the better of me. And then I would look up and there would be another group of people walking through the dunes. :(

[Miss Kitty]

After my daily pickings in October and April, I don't think I can even imagine what summer must be like. :(

[Lois]

Heard that John. Saw a guy try to hide it when he threw his butt in to the sand on Sat. So I calmy pointed out that there's a trash can 50 ft away and if possible to please use it in the future.

It’s not just the beaches. I stopped the other day to admire the beautiful flowers in the park area at WaterColor and this woman drove by and threw her half-smoked cigarette quite close to where I was standing. I wish I had the guts to pick it up and throw it right back at her in her shiny, new SUV.

[Smiling JOe]

It’s not just the beaches. I stopped the other day to admire the beautiful flowers in the park area at WaterColor and this woman drove by and threw her half-smoked cigarette quite close to where I was standing. I wish I had the guts to pick it up and throw it right back at her in her shiny, new SUV.You can do it, Lois. The next time you do, please let us know so that we can applaud your actions. :D I like the way you think. :clap_1:

[mrs.liz]

Perhaps A Nice Add Campaign Of Giving Out Small Trash Bags To Visiting Children. Make It A Game...clean Up The Beach. Have A Couple Of Businesses Donate A Soda Or Something For Every Full Bag The Child Collects. Mom And Dad Have To Bring The Kid In For The Soda, So There's A Potential Sale And Whoever's Business Is On The Bag Will Look Like They Are Really Doing Their Part. Too Bad I Don't Have A Business Or I Would Do It Myself. Hint Hint. Even If It's Not Really Beach Trash, At Least It's In A Bag Now. Howsabout A Free Draught Beer For Every Cup Of Cig Butts You Collect? I'd Just Walk Around Picking Up Cigbutts And Drinking All Day. Smoke Up!

[Bobby J]

I really like this link. The overall feeling is do something about it!!!!! We all have to become active instead of sitting around talking about it. Turn off the TV and get active!!! Think Globally but act locally. I have recently been involved with a Panhandle Chapter of Surfrider. We are having our 1st Annual Beach Clean up Saturday June 17th, 9:00am at the Crab Trap on Old Hwy 98. I hope some of you all can make it out. We will be doing a bunch of these at various locations but wanted to start our first one where there is ample parking. Please come help protect our greatest resource. Also check out or join the Panhandle Chapter @ www.surfrider.org

Thanks,
Bobby J

[beachmouse]

It’s not just the beaches. I stopped the other day to admire the beautiful flowers in the park area at WaterColor and this woman drove by and threw her half-smoked cigarette quite close to where I was standing. I wish I had the guts to pick it up and throw it right back at her in her shiny, new SUV.

Ya know, she can be charged with a criminal act for doing that because it can lead to wildfires, especially with as dry as it's been the last couple of months. I want to say it's a misdemeanor, but Jeb! was on tv a couple weeks back saying it could also be a felony charge.

[Miss Kitty]

How about posting some trashy beach photos?....before you pick up. I think a visual is worth a thousand words. It will give people viewing this site an idea of what not to do.

[aquaticbiology]

I would have walked over there and given them a piece of my mind.

i however, being of either sterner, or stupider stuff, have done just that before - they simply denied it was 'their' trash and said the place we were at had someone on staff that was paid to pick it up! silly me!

perhaps its time to get the tdc to purchase a king (http://www.cleanbeach.com/beachking.htm) and solve the problem - and pay for it by renting it out to the other beaches - all hail the king
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[aquaticbiology]

Perhaps A Nice Add Campaign Of Giving Out Small Trash Bags To Visiting Children. Make It A Game...clean Up The Beach. Have A Couple Of Businesses Donate A Soda Or Something For Every Full Bag The Child Collects. Mom And Dad Have To Bring The Kid In For The Soda, So There's A Potential Sale And Whoever's Business Is On The Bag Will Look Like They Are Really Doing Their Part. Too Bad I Don't Have A Business Or I Would Do It Myself. Hint Hint. Even If It's Not Really Beach Trash, At Least It's In A Bag Now. Howsabout A Free Draught Beer For Every Cup Of Cig Butts You Collect? I'd Just Walk Around Picking Up Cigbutts And Drinking All Day. Smoke Up!

caps lock broken? mine is!

child labor laws keep kids from picking up trash for money, plus sanitary and health issues would stop parents from letting them really fast once one got hurt

[kurt]

i however, being of either sterner, or stupider stuff, have done just that before - they simply denied it was 'their' trash and said the place we were at had someone on staff that was paid to pick it up! silly me!

perhaps its time to get the tdc to purchase a king (http://www.cleanbeach.com/beachking.htm) and solve the problem - and pay for it by renting it out to the other beaches - all hail the king


I wouldn't want to get rid of the seaweed on the beach.

[aquaticbiology]

I wouldn't want to get rid of the seaweed on the beach.

"Scarifier - The adjustable scarifier on the Beach King® II levels and smoothes the beach before sand is processed. When in the down position, the scarifier prevents large objects from entering the machine. The machine can be run with the scarifier engaged or with the scarifier disengaged - perfect for cleaning seaweed and other fine bulky material. "

according to the pics on the website, the king's 'scarifier' is a big vertical blade thingy can be run either up, i.e., remove seaweed (and chairs, coolers, tents, etc) or down (no seaweed, chairs, coolers, tents, etc), just knocks them around and possibly crushes them instead - poetic justice if you ask me for those who left their crap on the beach - "oh man, its trashed! wha?"

i recall routine seaweed cleanup at large condos over the years due to the stink of rotting sargasso - using a bulldozer that didn't care how much sand that went to the dump with the seaweed

also removes the jagged broken glass beer bottle, from just under the sand, that some drunk busted last night, before you (or your poor child!) step on it and get cut all the way down to the bone!

[Smiling JOe]

Will it also dig out the 8" metal spikes which people use to secure their tents? :bang:They will need a bigger container on that machine if it picks up chairs, umbrellas and toys.

Do they make one which picks up litter bugs?

[Bobby J]

Just got off the Beach and was walking through the surf when I was hit by a large peice of construction debri in my shin!!!!! It is a mess down there :(

We need some serious beach clean up!!!!!! The next cig butt I see thrown out of a car I am picking it up and placing back where it was dropped off at!!!

[Smiling JOe]

From Blue Mtn Beach parking lot. I do pick up trash, but I am not touching this filled diaper.

Bobby, I hope the piece that got you wasn't filled with rusty nails like this piece I found in BMB today.

[Beachbummett]

Only trash litters!

For some reason when I am on the beach I am always picking up others trash. Can't stand to see it so I just pick it up.

[Smiling JOe]

Only trash litters!

For some reason when I am on the beach I am always picking up others trash. Can't stand to see it so I just pick it up.

can you elaborate on the bold text. I don't get it. :idontno:

[luvthebeach]

can you elaborate on the bold text. I don't get it. :idontno:

My guess is that "trash" refers to the folks who toss the garbage :idontno:

[Beachbummett]

It is what my granmother used to say "Only trash litters" meaning you are trashy if you litter.

[Smiling JOe]

It is what my granmother used to say "Only trash litters" meaning you are trashy if you litter.:doh: Duh, I get it now. Sorry, I am little slow today. Must be the leg injury.
One of my grandmothers taught me well. She used to keep a little trashbag in her car, you know the ones that say pitch in, which you hang on the old door lock knobs. I think her generation knew a thing or two.

[Smiling JOe]

Bobby, if you can secure a loader and a dump truck, I will pitch in and help clean up Blue Mountain Beach. :idontno: :bang:

[Bobby J]

SJ,
I wonder if we would be allowed to do that. We would probably have to have a special permit :bang:

[Smiling JOe]

SJ,
I wonder if we would be allowed to do that. We would probably have to have a special permit :bang:Even better than my other idea, maybe we could fine Ro Cuchens for his company leaving all of that crap on the beach for every day he didn't clean it up. :clap_1: I think you should file suit against Ro for your injury today.

[Beachbummett]

Well Smiling JOe and Bobby J. let's get a loader and start cleaning. I am ready. I am there most weekends.
Bobby J bet you don't know who I am! :cool:

[Smiling JOe]

Don't you know I would be all over it, but I think we would have to wait until Oct (after turtle season) before we could do it. Some of the trash can be picked up by hand, but it is rather bulky (like the concrete chunks) or jagged. Most of the crap is piece of pilings which you, Bobby and myself could not budge without a loader.

[Beachbummett]

Smiling JOe whenever you are ready for a clean up let me know. If we have to wait until October for the big stuff we can. I am also to just go out with large trash bags for smaller stuff. I am sure after the latest tropical storm there is plenty there we could do for now.
Now...where can we get a loader? :scratch:

[Bobby J]

Well Smiling JOe and Bobby J. let's get a loader and start cleaning. I am ready. I am there most weekends.
Bobby J bet you don't know who I am! :cool:

I bet I do!!! Remember we are having a beach cleanup at Crab Trap this weekend! We will do more local soon but needed to have a big crowd and seem to have more support near destin then in South Walton!!! Help!!!! :idontno:

Bobby J

[Beachbummett]

How did you figure it out?

I forwarded the email to Peter & Jody who will be with him. I am going to the spa! You can join me later for a pedi!

Told them both this would be a great project for the day!

[Bobby J]

[QUOTE=Beachbummett]How did you figure it out?

It was a guess. We have been emailing and hanging out so long I have gotten to know you pretty good!!!! :cool: Hope to see you this weekend.