Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, Cox install litter trap

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council and Cox Communications joined Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos Wednesday for the installation of a new litter trap in the river.

The Bandalong Bandit Litter Trap will help remove trash and debris from waterways by guiding stormwater runoff into a collection area where the trash can be removed before entering the river.

Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast also said it will provide recycling support for bottles and cans caught by the trap.

Cox said that the trap is part of its Cox Conserves sustainability program.