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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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Barrytown - Stream mouth

8 June 2026

DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini

Don Neale

Overview

A

2

2.4

0.2

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

24

Products

49

34

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 38 26
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 1 2
Fibreglass fragments 1 3
Strapping bands & tape 1 1
Clothes pegs 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 29 12
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Gardening & farming related 2 3
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 2
Foamed Plastic 9 8
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 8 2
Foam sponge 1 6
Other 2 0
Sanitary items 2 N/A

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Barrytown - Stream mouth DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini
12 Feb, 2026
Items per 1,000m2
28
89%