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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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Car Park (Lower Dent/Herekino St), Whangārei

11 March 2024

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

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1

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1.0

Car park

Items per catchpit

384

Products

384

148

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 241 56
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 6 6
Cable ties & zip ties 2 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 117 13
Food wrappers 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 24 18
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 49 1
Plastic sheeting 11 3
Rope 4 1
Strapping bands & tape 21 11
Other Plastic 6 1
Wood 60 57
Processed timber & pallet crates 59 56
Other Wood (specify) 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 36 6
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 35 5
Foamed Plastic 17 7
Foam glazier spacers 5 4
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 5 1
Foam sponge 2 1
Rubber 15 17
Construction & Automotive 5 8
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 8 7
Rubber bands 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Metal 12 2
Foil wrappers 11 1
Other Metal 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 3 3
Cardboard boxes 1 2
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 1

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Previous survey in this area

Car Park (Lower Dent/Herekino St), Whangārei Northland Regional Council
10 Dec, 2023
Items per catchpit
386
76%

Next survey in this area

Car Park (Lower Dent/Herekino St), Whangārei Northland Regional Council
07 Jun, 2024
Items per catchpit
272
76%