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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Onehunga Wharf

22 June 2024

Eke Panuku

Rebecca Fleet

Overview

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6

5.3

15.0

24m x 8m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

6995

Products

1343

17576

Type Count Weight (g)
Foamed Plastic 993 778
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 593 590
Polystyrene cups or food packs 307 72
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 88 113
Foam glazier spacers 3 2
Ear plugs 2 1
Plastic 239 3393
Resin pellets B N/A
Plastic sheeting 7 152
Safety & construction related 5 30
Rope 17 384
Other Plastic 1 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 103 360
Bottle caps & lids 6 22
Plastic bags 4 526
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 2 213
Lollipop sticks 4 11
Cigarette lighters 1 10
Food wrappers 7 34
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 37 51
Bottles <= 2 L 28 1460
Fishing gear 1 16
Straws 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 2 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Pens & Stationery 3 17
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Gardening & farming related 3 71
Strapping bands & tape 4 29
Fabric & Textiles 30 5950
Backpacks & bags 1 101
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 11 118
Clothing, towels and linen 2 4526
Footwear & shoes 2 1067
Rope, line or string (natural) 14 138
Metal 26 854
Aluminium drink cans 1 136
Unidentifiable metal fragments 6 272
Construction material 19 446
Glass & Ceramic 20 1982
Bottles & jars 3 1532
Glass or ceramic fragments 16 128
Construction material 1 322
Wood 13 4049
Processed timber & pallet crates 13 4049
Rubber 10 453
Rubber footwear 2 212
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 4 240
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 4 1
Paper & Cardboard 10 72
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Cups, food trays & wrappers 3 57
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 6 14
Other 2 45
Batteries (Household) 1 43
Appliances & electronics 1 2

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area