PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) -
Tsunami debris drop-off sites are now open on the Oregon coast.
The network of 32 sites are free.
Their goal is to help in the clean-up of debris from the 2011 Tsunami in Japan that wash up on the Oregon coast.
They're a combination effort by the state parks and independent recycling and transfer stations located in every county.
Beach clean-up bags are available at state park campgrounds.
State park officials have a few recommendations for anyone looking to help the clean-up efforts:
- Much of the small debris is rigid foam and plastic. Don't break up the foam. Put it in the bag, and tie it shut.
- Residents and visitors who see a piece of debris too large to fit into a bag should drag it above high tide if possible, then report the date and location.
- Beach visitors who find tires, appliances or other large objects should not attempt to bring these items to the drop-off sites on their own; report them instead.
- Debris with living organisms, should be reported (with a photo if possible, location and date) then moved above high tide or removed from the beach, bagged and delivered to a drop-off site. Never move organisms to another body of water (even at home). This will reduce the threat of invasive species.
The state has also opened a 211 telephone line for reporting tsunami debris. 1 (800) SAFENET is an alternate number for the same service.
To view a list of drop off locations, take a look at this Google map.
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