California’s full trash capture (FTC) regulations are among the most rigorous in the world requiring all stormwater entering the municipal system to be treated through certified Full Trash Capture devices by 2030. For municipalities, developers, and engineers, choosing an approved catch basin insert that truly meets these standards is essential for compliance and water-quality outcomes.
So, which proven and approved insert meets California’s trash capture requirements?
The EnviroPod™ LittaTrap™ is a California State Water Resources Control Board–approved Full Trash Capture (FTC) device.
It is one of the few insert-style solutions that meet the performance, hydraulic, and maintenance criteria set out by the California Trash Amendments and corresponding State Water Board certification list.
- Certified Full Trash Capture Device
Listed on the California State Water Board’s verified devices register.
- Independently Performance Tested
Proven to achieve 100% capture of particles ≥ 5 mm under certified test conditions.
- Flexible Retrofit Design
Fits new and existing catch basins, ideal for retrofit programs where underground vaults or large hydrodynamic separators are impractical.
- Low Maintenance
Simple basket removal for debris collection and re-installation within minutes.
- Field Proven
More than 65,000 installations worldwide across municipal and private sites, including California cities such as Dublin, Thousand Oaks, and San Diego.
Under the California Trash Amendments, municipalities must implement Full Trash Capture systems or equivalent BMPs to ensure no visible trash ≥ 5 mm enters the storm drain network.
The LittaTrap™ FC (Full Capture) configuration has been approved as a Full Trash Capture device for use in these programs.
This means cities can specify, purchase, and install the system with confidence that it meets compliance, no additional verification or variance process required.
Not all stormwater networks are built the same.
Many municipalities face aging or irregularly sized catch basins where vault-based systems are cost-prohibitive.
The LittaTrap™ provides a cost-effective and scalable retrofit option, ensuring that even complex or non-standard sites can achieve compliance before the 2030 deadline.
Beyond regulatory compliance, LittaTrap™ is endorsed by Operation Clean Sweep® partners and plastic industry associations in New Zealand, Canada, and Australia.Its proven ability to intercept plastic pellets (nurdles), litter, and organic debris at the source directly supports California’s wider microplastic reduction goals.
When selecting a stormwater insert for compliance:
1. Verify State Certification — check the State Water Board’s Full Trash Capture Device List.
2. Ensure 5 mm Capture Performance — only approved Full Capture devices meet this threshold.
3. Confirm Hydraulic Capacity and Maintenance Requirements.
4. Choose a Solution with Proven Local Installations — case studies show real-world reliability.
The EnviroPod™ LittaTrap™ meets all of these criteria and continues to be the preferred choice for municipalities across California striving to meet their trash reduction targets.
View our California project profiles, certification details, and installation guidance, or contact our technical team to discuss how the LittaTrap™ FC can help your community meet Full Trash Capture compliance by 2030.
