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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Mangere Bridge West

1 February 2024

Reclaim Ltd

Tara Spencer

Overview

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7

8.8

6.0

43m x 12m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

1700

Products

877

2650

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 754 486
Resin pellets D N/A
Lollipop sticks 36 10
Straws 17 10
Clothes pegs 4 10
Bottle neck rings 7 1
Bottle caps & lids 79 50
Gloves 1 2
Bottle seals & tabs 12 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 518 350
Rope 6 10
Food wrappers 43 15
Pens & Stationery 4 2
Hangers & retail packaging 3 5
Strapping bands & tape 2 5
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 19 10
Glass & Ceramic 70 205
Glass or ceramic fragments 70 205
Wood 19 1905
Processed timber & pallet crates 17 1900
Wooden utensils 2 5
Foamed Plastic 17 27
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 10 15
Foam glazier spacers 2 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 4 10
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 1 1
Rubber 10 12
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 7 10
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 3 2
Metal 3 12
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 2
Foil wrappers 1 10
Other 2 2
Personal care items 1 2
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 2 1
Fireworks 2 1

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