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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 2025

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

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0.5

Car park

Items per catchpit

166

Products

166

83

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 123 37
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarettes, butts & filters 46 5
Bottle caps & lids 3 6
Safety & construction related 4 5
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Food containers 1 1
Food wrappers 3 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 23 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 9 8
Other Plastic 5 1
Strapping bands & tape 11 6
Rope 12 1
Plastic sheeting 5 1
Wood 21 11
Wooden utensils 2 1
Processed timber & pallet crates 19 10
Rubber 7 3
Construction & Automotive 3 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 3 1
Foamed Plastic 6 3
Foam sponge 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Metal 3 1
Unidentifiable metal fragments 3 1
Fabric & Textiles 3 1
Rope, line or string (natural) 3 1
Glass & Ceramic 1 1
Construction material 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 1 26
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 26
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Car Park (Lower Dent/Herekino St), Whangārei Northland Regional Council
03 Dec, 2024
Items per catchpit
863
80%