Litter Traps

Meet the LT5

At CLEAR RIVERS, we're constantly experimenting with new methods to enhance the efficiency of our Litter Traps. Our latest model, the LT5, is designed to be more portable and cost-effective, making it easier to transport and deploy.

With the support of our partners, we continue to expand our network of Litter Traps across waterways in Europe. We are also proud to extend our mission beyond Europe, installing Litter Traps across rivers worldwide. By collaborating with local organizations and communities, we are working towards a cleaner and healthier environment for all. Discover our Litter Traps locations below!

Locations in Europe

Rotterdam

In Rotterdam, we installed three passive Litter Traps to efficiently retrieve the plastics from the New Meuse and the Schie. Our Litter Traps are located in Coolhaven, Delfshaven, and Persoonhaven, next to our office.

Schiedam

The Wilhelminahaven tidal park in Schiedam is still one of the most polluted harbors within the Rotterdam port area; that's why we decided to install there our first Litter Trap model LT5 with a 265-meter-long boom, the longest boom in the Netherlands.

CLEAR RIVERS Litter Trap on the water of the Schie, Rotterdam. Port of Rotterdam and big ships in the background.

CLEAR RIVERS Litter Trap in the Gent-Terneuzen canal on a sunny winter day. River shore in the background, green grass.

Westdorpe

We have installed a new Litter Trap in Westdorpe, Netherlands, along the Gent-Terneuzen Canal! The trap will help prevent plastic waste from reaching the Western Scheldt and eventually the North Sea.

This project is possible through a collaboration with Heijmans, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners in the Netherlands and Rijkswaterstaat.

Rozenburg

Rozenburg, a small town in the Netherlands, is located at the mouth of one of the busiest ports in the world. Unfortunately, this means that plastic waste often ends up in the local waterways, damaging the ecosystem and harming wildlife. At CLEAR RIVERS, we're working to address this issue by installing our Litter Traps in strategic locations, including the Rozenburg area.

Breda

We have placed a Litter Trap in Breda, the Netherlands.
The Litter Trap is positioned in the river Mark close to Belcrum Beach.
It will collect floating plastic and prevent it from entering the North Sea where it would reach the plastic soup.
Thanks to two floating booms, the Litter Trap guides riverine litter into the collecting basket which will be emptied on a weekly basis.

Den Haag

We have placed a Litter Trap in The Hague, along the Loosduinsekade. Positioned at the water's edge, it accommodates ship traffic while efficiently capturing floating debris. By preventing plastic from entering nearby canals and waterways, it plays a vital role in safeguarding the urban environment. We extend our gratitude to the City of The Hague for their collaboration.

CLEAR RIVERS Litter Trap Brussels seen from above, full of waste.

Brussels (BE)

CLEAR RIVERS successfully installed a Litter Trap in the harbor basin of Brussels after a positive test phase. The Litter Trap is emptied twice a week and the average amount of waste collected is 1.5 cubic meters per month. The Litter Trap is located at 6 Place des Armateurs, 1000, Brussels.

Dambovita River (RO)

CLEAR RIVERS placed the first Litter Trap in Romania, in the Dambovita river.
The Litter Trap prevents plastics from reaching the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea.
The Litter Trap is designed to daily collect up to 5 cubic meters of plastic.
The retrieved plastics will be recycled into new and durable products.

CLEAR RIVERS Litter Trap positioned in the middle of the Dambovita river, with the floating booms reaching both banks of the river. Only dry vegetation and water are in the background. Clear blue sky.

CLEAR RIVERS Litter Trap Oradea. Clear water and green trees all around. The Litter Trap is positioned on the (right) side and the booms cover the whole width of the river.

Crisul Repede River (RO)

We have installed our second Litter Trap in Romania! It's located on the Crisul Repede River near Oradea. The Litter Trap is equipped with two floating booms that effectively capture floating waste, preventing it from entering neighboring countries such as Hungary.
During the inauguration, our local partners were present to witness the impact of their collaboration with us. We're grateful for their support and are looking forward to installing more Litter Traps soon.
Together, we can make a difference in protecting our waterways and preventing plastic pollution from harming our environment.

Ialomita River (RO)

We have placed our third Litter Trap in Romania, along the Ialomita river. Our Litter Trap will help prevent plastics from flowing further downstream and entering the Danube Delta, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. We're excited to collaborate with local stakeholders and engage the community in the protection of this precious ecosystem.

Crișul Negru River (RO)

CLEAR RIVERS has recently installed a fourth Litter Trap in Romania! The latest installation is placed along the Crișul Negru River, near the town of Tinca. Located close to the Romanian-Hungarian border, the Litter Trap stops plastic debris from further polluting international rivers such as the Danube and eventually the Black Sea.

Overseas projects

Ambon, Indonesia

Indonesia faces the world's second-largest share of mismanaged plastic waste. In 2017, CLEAR RIVERS embarked on a mission to address the global plastic crisis by introducing passive Litter Traps in some of the most polluted waters abroad. Fast forward to 2023, and we proudly placed three of these innovative Litter Traps in strategic locations across Ambon, marking a significant step towards cleaner water bodies in the Maluku region and beyond.

Sandakan, Malaysia

Together with its partner Future Alam Borneo, CLEAR RIVERS placed two temporary Litter Traps in Sandakan, Malaysia. The two Litter Traps were prototypes built with local materials and were located in the areas of Berhala Island and Sim Sim water village. With these two prototypes, retrieved plastics and collected data about their quality and characteristics to set up a recycling scheme.

Soon >>> Can Tho, Vietnam

Learn more about our approach

Cleanups

We organize cleanups to clean the river banks and shores.

Education

With our educational program, we educate people on the plastic pollution crisis and empower them to take action.

Awareness

We raise awareness about plastic pollution and its solutions.

Recycling

We give new value to the plastic we retrieve by using them as a building material for new and durable products.