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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Hatea River - Whangarei

28 January 2025

Northland Regional Council

Nick Bamford

Overview

A

3

3.3

1.3

50m x 10m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

1234

Products

617

3307

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 399 370
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 22 29
Bottle neck rings 3 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Bottles <= 2 L 2 41
Food containers 6 41
Syringes 1 N/A
Rope 5 10
Plastic bags 4 7
Clothes pegs 1 3
Lollipop sticks 5 3
Pens & Stationery 2 3
Plastic sheeting 4 4
Straws 5 3
Hangers & retail packaging 10 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 9 1
Cigarette lighters 1 17
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 8
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 96
Strapping bands & tape 3 7
Safety & construction related 3 9
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 162 67
Food wrappers 82 8
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 63 10
Foamed Plastic 88 18
Ear plugs 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 69 10
Foam glazier spacers 3 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 5 1
Foam sponge 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 7 1
Glass & Ceramic 77 939
Glass or ceramic fragments 76 745
Bottles & jars 1 194
Rubber 15 5
Construction & Automotive 1 2
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 10 1
Metal 12 81
Sharps, needles, lancets, metal catheters 1 N/A
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 65
Foil wrappers 7 6
Construction material 1 10
Paper & Cardboard 11 18
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 11 18
Wood 10 1874
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 1874
Other 3 1
Other 3 1
Fabric & Textiles 2 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 2 1

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