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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Whangārei - Onerahi Pah Road (SEA)

7 February 2023

Northland Regional Council

Nick Bamford

Overview

A

3

2.0

0.7

100m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

203

Products

203

8649

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 160 221
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 97 2
Strapping bands & tape 5 1
Plastic bags 3 23
Parking tickets & receipts 1 1
Mesh bags 1 5
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 15 11
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 17 23
Food wrappers 4 5
Food containers 1 24
Fishing line 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Bottle caps & lids 8 26
Rope 4 97
Glass & Ceramic 19 264
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 3
Glass or ceramic fragments 16 62
Bottles & jars 2 199
Foamed Plastic 12 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 5 1
Polystyrene cups or food packs 6 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Metal 8 42
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 15
Foil wrappers 2 1
Construction material 4 20
Aluminium drink cans 1 6
Wood 3 8060
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 8060
Rubber 1 58
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 58

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