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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The Haven - Kinzett Terrace Carpark

23 July 2019

Nelson Enviroschools

Heather Graham

Overview

B

2

1.5

8.7

50m x 15m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

353

Products

265

3132

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 162 346
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Rope 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 5
Clothes pegs 4 6
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 39 36
Bottles <= 2 L 3 49
Lollipop sticks 3 2
Bottle caps & lids 10 28
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Food containers 8 18
Food wrappers 61 132
Straws 17 15
Parking tickets & receipts 3 4
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 3 25
Pens & Stationery 4 22
Foamed Plastic 43 109
Foam sponge 8 32
Polystyrene cups or food packs 2 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 33 74
Glass & Ceramic 26 1066
Construction material 11 843
Bottles & jars 15 223
Wood 13 1264
Processed timber & pallet crates 13 1264
Paper & Cardboard 6 22
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 2 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 21
Fabric & Textiles 6 221
Other cloth 2 1
Footwear & shoes 1 215
Rope, line or string (natural) 3 5
Metal 4 34
Foil wrappers 3 20
Construction material 1 14
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Rubber 2 70
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 20
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 50

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