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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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Car Park (Lower Dent/Herekino St), Whangārei

2 September 2022

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

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1.5

Car park

Items per catchpit

552

Products

552

160

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 397 81
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 30 2
Strapping bands & tape 12 5
Safety & construction related 2 3
Plastic sheeting 4 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 128 12
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 25 17
Food wrappers 1 1
Food containers 2 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 189 29
Bottle caps & lids 4 8
Foamed Plastic 96 15
Other Foamed Plastic 1 3
Foam sponge 4 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 84 5
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 3 2
Foam glazier spacers 1 1
Ear plugs 3 3
Wood 31 50
Corks 1 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 30 49
Metal 13 5
Unidentifiable metal fragments 2 1
Foil wrappers 11 4
Paper & Cardboard 6 2
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 2 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 4 1
Rubber 6 5
Rubber gloves 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 5 4
Fabric & Textiles 1 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 1
Construction material 1 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Car Park (Lower Dent/Herekino St), Whangārei Northland Regional Council
30 Nov, 2021
Items per catchpit
463
76%

Next survey in this area

Car Park (Lower Dent/Herekino St), Whangārei Northland Regional Council
02 Dec, 2022
Items per catchpit
941
82%