SAS Project: SC Ports—On Terminal Litter Control

This page profiles an individual project associated with the Trash Free Waters South Atlantic Strategy (SAS). For additional information about this effort, or to get involved, please reach out to the project contact identified below.

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Key Information

Project Title: SC Ports: On Terminal Litter Control

SAS Goal: Goal 1: Encourage the use of best practices to reduce downstream litter accumulation.

SAS Action: 1.1.1, 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.3.3

Project Status: Active

Project Timeline: Ongoing

Project Location:  Charleston, North Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, SC

Funding Amount: >$500k

Funding Sources: SC Ports

Project Contact
Name: Mark Messersmith
Affiliation: SC Ports Authority
Email: mmessersmith@scspa.com
Telephone: 843-375-3102

Detailed Project Information

Description: on terminal trash cans, signage, sweeper trucks, vac truck, spill containment chassis

Project Partners: Palmetto Pride

Current Project Outcomes: N/A

Long-Term Project Outcomes: Reduction in trash that escapes to waterways, greater awareness by yard workers, cleaner and safer terminals

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Last updated on February 11, 2025