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Description: Mr. Trash Wheel is an innovative and eco-friendly water wheel trash interceptor located in Baltimore, Maryland's Inner Harbor. Launched in 2014, this solar and hydro-powered device collects debris and litter from the Jones Falls River before it can pollute the harbor and Chesapeake Bay. Equipped with a conveyor belt and containment booms, Mr. Trash Wheel has become a local icon and environmental hero, removing hundreds of tons of trash annually. Its success has inspired similar projects in other cities, highlighting the importance of creative solutions in combating water pollution and promoting environmental stewardship.