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Litter Booms
Litter booms have been installed across Fourche Creek at two locations. One location is in the area where Fourche Creek passes under Mabelvale Pike North of the landfill, which collects litter from Coleman Creek and the North branch of Fourche Creek. The other location is in the area where Fourche Creek passes under Mabelvale Pike South of the landfill, which collects litter from Rock Creek and the South branch of Fourche Creek.

Rock Creek is the major drainage way for West and Central Pulaski County, originating in the Chenal Valley area. Coleman Creek is a major drainage way for Central Little Rock, flowing through the UALR campus. Both of these streams flow into Fourche Creek. Fourche Creek is the major drainage for Little Rock, flowing from West Pulaski County through Little Rock to the Arkansas River near Little Rock National Airport.

Rock Creek and Coleman Creek join into Fourche Creek near the BFI landfill on Mabelvale Pike. After this area, Fourche Creek then splits into two branches that pass under Mabelvale Pike just North and just South of the landfill.

How often is the Litter being Collected?

Litter is collected and disposed of along Mabelvale Pike in front of the landfill after rain events.

In addition, a container is made available by BFI, as requested, for disposal of litter collected during Fourche Creek litter clean-up efforts in the area near the landfill and Benny Craig Park.

The condition of the booms are monitored and maintained, and the litter collected is removed and disposed of as needed. It is anticipated that during periods of higher flows, collection and removal may be required two to three times per week, and after any significant rainfall event.

Overview Map of the Collection Site

Data Collected:

FOURCHE CREEK FLOATING LITTER BOOM MAINTENANCE LOG