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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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Ruakaka - Motorcamp

9 December 2022

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

A

1

1.0

0.7

50m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

406

Products

203

188

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 199 183
Resin pellets C N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 181 147
Bottle caps & lids 4 8
Bottle neck rings 4 2
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Rope 3 23
Strapping bands & tape 5 1
Metal 2 4
Foil wrappers 2 4
Rubber 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Ruakaka - Motorcamp Northland Regional Council
28 Jan, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
186
96%

Next survey in this area

Ruakaka - Motorcamp The Harmonisers
22 Sep, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
52
100%