Monday, December 28, 2020

12/24/20: Harvey J. Inman Park (Gunja)

 Name: Gunja

Date: December 24th, 2020


Location: Harvey J. Inman Park/ 290 Leupp Lane, Franklin, NJ 08873


Parks Normal Uses: 

  • Tennis courts used for playing tennis

  • Playground for children to play

  • Pavilion for parties or to sit

  • Basketball courts for basketball

  • Baseball/softball fields


Total Trash Weight (lbs): 16.3 lbs


Time Spent: 2.5 hours


Expected Trash Type:

  • Plastic bottles

  • Food/candy wrappers

  • Fast food drink cups and food waste



Found Trash Types (unexpected):

  • Glass bottles

  • Vaping device

  • Cigars

  • Clothes

  • “Goofy String”

  • Drug product


Compared to the parks in Hillsborough, a lot of the trash was found in clusters. Most of the trash found at Inman Park was found on one side of the park. At least half of the trash we picked up was caught in an area of trees, and other plants.  The other half came from all around the park. Not much trash was found near the tennis courts or the playground, although you would expect there to be trash near it since it would be used by the people who visit the park. 





Where the Litter may be Coming From: 

  • Parties at the pavilion

  • Picnics

  • Children on the playground

  • People using the basketball/tennis courts and baseball/softball fields

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