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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Samoa - Upolu - Lalomanu Beach Fales

27 May 2026

Waste Recycling Environment Network Pacific

Vineta Pisia

Overview

B

10

5.5

4.5

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

125

Products

250

14290

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 103 788
Glass or ceramic fragments 102 576
Bottles & jars 1 212
Plastic 70 682
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 16 444
Bottles <= 2 L 1 66
Plastic utensils 5 25
Food wrappers 11 22
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 29
Plastic sheeting 1 18
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 26 67
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 11
Metal 33 1134
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 8 21
Aluminium drink cans 15 235
Other cans (<= 4 L) 3 95
Foil wrappers 4 3
Construction material 2 180
Metal vehicle parts 1 600
Fabric & Textiles 17 725
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 17 725
Paper & Cardboard 11 53
Cups, food trays & wrappers 11 53
Rubber 7 58
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 20
Rubber bands 3 23
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 15
Other 6 7100
Appliances & electronics 6 7100
Wood 3 3750
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 3750

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