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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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Hospital (Maternity Entrance), Whangārei

6 December 2024

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

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Car park

Items per catchpit

451

Products

451

159

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 372 69
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 312 43
Food wrappers 12 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 28 7
Lollipop sticks 3 2
Plastic bags 1 1
Strapping bands & tape 1 5
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Other Plastic 3 1
Paper & Cardboard 35 43
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 34 42
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 19 33
Construction material 18 32
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1
Metal 14 7
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Construction material 3 3
Foil wrappers 10 2
Foamed Plastic 5 4
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Foam sponge 1 1
Other Foamed Plastic 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 3 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 3 1
Rubber 2 2
Construction & Automotive 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Hospital (Maternity Entrance), Whangārei Northland Regional Council
02 Sep, 2024
Items per catchpit
99
92%

Next survey in this area

Hospital (Maternity Entrance), Whangārei Northland Regional Council
11 Mar, 2025
Items per catchpit
96
90%