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

beach-icon Beach.

Barrytown - Stream mouth

22 September 2026

DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini

Don Neale

Overview

A

3

2.3

0.2

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

14

Products

27

5880

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 12 40
Resin pellets A N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 7 6
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 2 31
Rope 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Foamed Plastic 8 29
Foam sponge 2 28
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 6 1
Metal 5 550
Construction material 5 550
Glass & Ceramic 1 5000
Construction material 1 5000
Wood 1 261
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 261

Materials

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