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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Tuvalu - Funafuti - Tuatapu Point

17 October 2026

Tuvalu Department of Waste Management

Miriama Uluiviti

Overview

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31

15.5

42.5

100m x 6m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

2215

Products

1329

31414

Type Count Weight (g)
Metal 576 8699
Unidentifiable metal fragments 507 6974
Construction material 16 330
Tableware 5 200
Aluminium drink cans 38 675
Other Metal 10 520
Plastic 377 7435
Resin pellets C N/A
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 264 4395
Plastic utensils 19 560
Mesh bags 1 60
Bottles <= 2 L 18 805
Pens & Stationery 2 55
Cosmetics and medical packaging 9 385
Food containers 2 315
Safety & construction related 1 80
Plastic bags 7 470
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 30 190
Bottle caps & lids 24 120
Foamed Plastic 248 5160
Foam buoys 248 5160
Glass & Ceramic 52 3355
Construction material 20 1160
Fluorescent light tubes 25 395
Tableware 5 700
Bottles & jars 2 1100
Wood 51 5320
Processed timber & pallet crates 51 5320
Rubber 13 1290
Tyres 3 70
Rubber footwear 10 1220
Other 6 85
Personal care items 5 65
Appliances & electronics 1 20
Fabric & Textiles 6 70
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 6 70

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