DIY Litter Tongs

Ever get annoyed over all the litter by the side of the road and in our parks? Ever do something about? If you have then you know about sore knees and back from bending over to clean up the refuse of others. I had this problem and noticed the local DPW used litter tongs they had made themselves. Of course I could have bought a set for ~$20 but I'm too cheap and where would be the fun in that. With the help of a local columnist, his friend and modification from me here is how to make those tongs.

Step 1 Materials

For this project you will need the following:

- 1 length of lattice framing (it is made of the same material the lattice itself is made of, comes in 8 foot
pieces)

- 4 1.5 inch wood screws

- Drill

- Clamps(optional but make the job easier)

Comments

[Poehls05]

I like it. Nice and simple design. It seems like it would be easy to mass produce these, or at least make a few for some friends going to pick up trash. I was thinking about making some trash picker-uppers and I think I'll use this design. Thanks!

[austin]

why not just uses one of those spike sticks where you just spear the trash?

[regikunster]

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[Charlie Sam]

I've used the nail stick and while it's useful and easy to make (nail in end of pole, cut off head, sharpen on sidewalk,) It's sometimes a pain pulling stuff off of the stick. Good weapon tho, I suppose.