Refuse removal systems and methods of use

Abstract

Described herein are refuse collection systems for removing, collecting and extracting refuse from water run-off.

1 . A refuse collection system comprising:
 at least one first scaffold having a top comprising front end and a back end; and   at least one capture section having a frame with a shape complimenting the top and including at least one filter attached to the frame, wherein the at least one capture section is removable from the at least one first scaffold.   
     
     
         2 . The refuse collection system according to  claim 1 , further comprising a lifting bar attached to the at least one capture section. 
     
     
         3 . The refuse collection system according to  claim 1 , wherein the front end is elevated less than 90 degrees relative to the second end. 
     
     
         4 . The refuse collection system according to  claim 1 , wherein the top and the capturing section are triangular. 
     
     
         5 . The refuse collection system according to  claim 1 , including a first filter having a load capacity and a second filter having a second load capacity. 
     
     
         6 . The refuse collection system according to  claim 5 , wherein the first filter has a mesh size of at least 10 mm and the second filter has a mesh size of less than about 5 mm. 
     
     
         7 . The refuse collection system according to  claim 6 , wherein the second filter is inside the first filter. 
     
     
         8 . The refuse collection system according to  claim 1 , further comprising a pollutant collection strip. 
     
     
         9 . The refuse collection system according to  claim 1 , further comprising at least one sensor. 
     
     
         10 . The refuse collection system according to  claim 1 , wherein the first scaffold and the capture section are each independently formed of a material selected from a metal, a metal alloy, a plastic, carbon fiber, concrete, wood, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         11 . The refuse collection system according to  claim 1 , wherein two first scaffolds are used adjacent to one another and span a total width greater than about 5 feet. 
     
     
         12 . A method of separating refuse from a water flow, the method comprising:
 associating a refuse collection system including at least one first scaffold having a top comprising front end and a back end; and at least one capture section having a frame with a shape complimenting the top and including at least one filter attached to the frame, wherein the at least one capture section is removable from the at least one first scaffold with the water flow;   allowing water through the at least one filter thereby collecting refuse and allowing water to pass through the at least one filter; and   separating the refuse from the water flow.   
     
     
         13 . The method according to  claim 12 , wherein the capture section further comprises a lifting bar. 
     
     
         14 . The method according to  claim 12 , wherein the front end is elevated less than 90 degrees relative to the second end 
     
     
         15 . The method according to  claim 13 , further comprising the step of connecting an extraction line to the lifting bar. 
     
     
         16 . The method according to  claim 15 , further comprising the step of extracting the at least one capture section to remove the refuse from the filter. 
     
     
         17 . The method according to  claim 13 , further including a first filter having a mesh size of at least 10 mm and a second filter having a mesh size of less than about 5 mm. 
     
     
         18 . The method according to  claim 17 , wherein the second filter is inside the first filter. 
     
     
         19 . The method according to  claim 13 , wherein the refuse collection system further comprises at least one sensor. 
     
     
         20 . The method according to  claim 13 , wherein the first scaffold and the capture section are each independently formed of a material selected from a metal, a metal alloy, a plastic, carbon fiber, concrete, wood, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         21 . The method according to  claim 13 , wherein the water flow is in a waterway. 
     
     
         22 . The method according to  claim 21 , wherein the waterway is selected from a viaduct, a culvert, an end of a pipe, a storm drain, or a flood control channel. 
     
     
         23 - 26 . (canceled) 
     
     
         27 . A refuse collection system comprising:
 at least one first scaffold having a top comprising front end and a back end; and   at least one capture section having a frame with a shape complimenting the top and including at least one filter attached to the frame,   wherein the at least one capture section is removable from the at least one first scaffold and   wherein the refuse collection system must be in a position at the exit of a waterway.   
     
     
         28 . The refuse collection system according to  claim 27 , wherein the waterway is selected from a viaduct, a culvert, an end of a pipe, a storm drain, or a flood control channel. 
     
     
         29 . The refuse collection system according to  claim 28 , wherein the waterway is a culvert or an end of pipe. 
     
     
         30 . (canceled)