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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Milford Beach - Volleyball Court

14 February 2025

Sustainable Coastlines International Volunteers

Lana Jackson

Overview

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5

5.0

4.9

50m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

1902

Products

951

1019

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 615 356
Resin pellets C N/A
Food wrappers 37 10
Lollipop sticks 16 7
Cigarettes, butts & filters 95 14
Plastic bags 1 11
Safety & construction related 2 7
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 321 169
Clothes pegs 1 2
Strapping bands & tape 13 29
Vapes 3 13
Cigarette lighters 1 12
Bottle caps & lids 19 34
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Straws 5 6
Fishing line 3 3
Rope 9 12
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Food containers 3 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 83 20
Foamed Plastic 188 34
Foam glazier spacers 18 7
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 2
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 12 13
Polystyrene cups or food packs 155 11
Paper & Cardboard 34 7
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 32 5
Cups, food trays & wrappers 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 32 22
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 32 22
Glass & Ceramic 28 219
Construction material 1 58
Glass or ceramic fragments 27 161
Metal 25 34
Foil wrappers 19 7
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 2 2
Construction material 1 4
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 21
Wood 18 330
Processed timber & pallet crates 18 330
Rubber 11 17
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 6 12
Rubber bands 3 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 4

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