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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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Town Basin Playground, Whangārei

4 March 2023

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

A

1

0.3

0.6

Pedestrian area only

Items per catchpit

95

Products

95

35

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 74 22
Construction material 74 22
Plastic 10 6
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 1
Other Plastic 1 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 1 1
Metal 4 3
Foil wrappers 2 1
Other Metal 2 2
Fabric & Textiles 3 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 3 1
Rubber 2 2
Chewing gum 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Wood 1 1
Wooden utensils 1 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Town Basin Playground, Whangārei Northland Regional Council
02 Dec, 2022
Items per catchpit
48
88%

Next survey in this area

Town Basin Playground, Whangārei Northland Regional Council
14 Jun, 2023
Items per catchpit
79
25%