Data.

This dataset was collected by Citizen Scientists at an official 'Survey Area' as part of the Litter Intelligence long-term litter monitoring programme. The data are freely and openly accessible to anyone. Download the raw data, share this survey, and learn more about the data collection methodology through the links at the bottom of the page.

Litter Survey

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Piha - South End Surfers' Carpark

14 December 2021

Piha Surf Life Saving

Becky Taylor

Overview

B

22

11.7

7.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

42

Products

85

350

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 73 240
Resin pellets B N/A
Strapping bands & tape 2 2
Rope 7 17
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 1
Food wrappers 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 32 170
Bottle caps & lids 3 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 12 26
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 1
Safety & construction related 2 1
Cigarette lighters 2 18
Rubber 4 22
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 12
Rubber footwear 1 10
Foamed Plastic 3 6
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 6
Wood 2 55
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 55
Fabric & Textiles 1 24
Clothing, towels and linen 1 24
Metal 1 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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