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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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Beacon Point

3 September 2026

WAI Wānaka

Franzi Heidtke

Overview

B

17

7.1

0.6

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

58

Products

117

1825

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 42 165
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 1 3
Bottles <= 2 L 1 32
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 2
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 2 13
Fishing line 1 1
Fishing gear 2 5
Food containers 4 19
Cosmetics and medical packaging 11 18
Food wrappers 5 7
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 2
Plastic bags 1 2
Plastic sheeting 3 33
Rope 3 16
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 8
Gardening & farming related 1 3
Glass & Ceramic 31 1461
Bottles & jars 4 781
Glass or ceramic fragments 27 680
Other 26 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 25 N/A
Metal 8 90
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 12
Aluminium drink cans 2 29
Tableware 1 49
Fabric & Textiles 5 78
Clothing, towels and linen 1 61
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 4 17
Paper & Cardboard 3 26
Fireworks 1 5
Cups, food trays & wrappers 2 21
Wood 1 3
Corks 1 3
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Beacon Point WAI Wānaka
28 Feb, 2026
Items per 1,000m2
40
27%