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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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Taipa Area School Gym

14 October 2022

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

A

1

0.1

3.0

Pedestrian area only

Items per catchpit

52

Products

52

64

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 27 17
Resin pellets A N/A
Food wrappers 17 7
Food containers 1 6
Pens & Stationery 2 2
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 7 2
Wood 7 16
Other Wood (specify) 4 11
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 5
Metal 7 16
Foil wrappers 6 7
Construction material 1 9
Other 4 3
Cotton buds 1 1
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Personal care items 1 2
Paper & Cardboard 4 9
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 1
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 8
Rubber 2 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 2
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 1

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area