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Drain sock for catching rubbish


I have previously read on this forum, (apologies for not remembering the name), about a mesh sock over the grey water pipe, to catch any food scraps

It looks like that have expanded that idea, to catch rubbish from storm water drains

In my opinion, every bit of rubbish collection, helps

Link below from ABC News

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-06-09/drain-sock-kwinana-pollution-solution-takes-world-by-storm/11190266



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What would you want a sock for ? Sorry old Shell add ., With Barry Sheene

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I use a plastic shopping/doggie bag tied to waste hose and spike with a fork, when time to move put into rubish bin.



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I saw a motor home in the Cobar CP who was broadcasting waste water on a grassy spot.  They had a water bottle with a series of small holes drilled/burnt into it attached to the end of the waste hose.

I use some cheap nylon mini stocking/socks that I got from target.

They collect all the solid waste but let all the liquid flow through unimpeded.

Can be emptied into the bin & washed for reuse if you want.  I just throw them away with the rubbish.



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We recently stayed at Cobar CP, they ask you to discharge your grey water directly onto the ground to help promote grass growth.

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Some good ideas have come up here, so far

My method is to try and keep the food scraps out of the grey water tank, as I think that would it make it less chance of smelling

The boss usually wipes the plates with a paper towel, which goes into the bin, before washing them.
She also washes the dishes in a plastic bowl, which just fits into the sink, when the water has gone cold, she will then throw the water out, on the vegetation

This allows me to empty the grey water tank, of the shower and hand washing water, using a bucket without much smell, and give the trees/shrubs a drink

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Someone once told me to "put a sock in it" Tony, now I know what they meant biggrin  



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Olive Oil wrote:

We recently stayed at Cobar CP, they ask you to discharge your grey water directly onto the ground to help promote grass growth.


 A lot of CPs do that.

We stayed a few days at one in Victoria that has been there for over 30 years and the grey water has always gone on the ground.

No rubbish , no smells, just thick green grass .



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Olive Oil wrote:

We recently stayed at Cobar CP, they ask you to discharge your grey water directly onto the ground to help promote grass growth.


 Yep.  We did that too but used the 'socks' to trap the food particles.   I hadn't seen the water bottle filter before. 

You always get lots of birds in that particular park.  I had the maggies lining up to take nuts out of my hand after the second day and noisy miners scrambling around my feet looking for crumbs. 

BTW, the Motorhomers had about 5 small very well behaved dogs too.  They were perfectly behaved when taken for their regular exercise walks.  Never ever got the leashes tangled.

 

ps.  I had an enforced week long stay there waiting for a clutch kit for my beaut GQ to arrive from Sydney via Dubbo.  Thrust bearing finally seized.



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Someone once told me to "put a sock in it" Tony, now I know what they meant biggrin  


 smile That got a chuckle out of me, Doug smile



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Some good ideas there. I haven't used anything in the past but will set something up now. Rod.

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Harking back to the OP.

A great idea by the Council.  Something so simple & effective.

It would be good to se that approach picked up by all of our local councils.

I have sent the link to my Local Govt Councillor.

 

It mentions the use of waste plastics & OLD TYRES in road surfacing.  An even better idea perhaps.  It would be nice to get a small 'refund' on old tyres rather than having to pay for their disposal.  But I would happily give them away.   BTW on my recent trip thru western NSW & Vic I noticed small piles of used tyres along the highways.  Not forgetting the thousands of drink containers littering the roadside.  Better than it used to be but still an issue.



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I have to agree with TonyBev, we too use paper towels and wipe everything clean and especially remove 99% of fat and oils off the dishes and utensils. Less smell in the van.

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A piece of "Chux" washing up cloth held over the end of the grey water hose by an elastic band works really well. Sue at Dalgety caravan park put me on to the concept.
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At times I have dug a hole in ground . 400mm deep . When finished . I would cover and fill . Im sure the vege and waste will break down no problem . This is out in red centre .

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