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 - Toli Side

10 November 2026

Tuvalu Department of Waste Management

Miriama Uluiviti

Overview

B

18

4.5

5.8

100m x 10m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

281

Products

281

40085

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 92 2335
Glass or ceramic fragments 69 2215
Glass buoys 23 120
Metal 90 13385
Construction material 30 10275
Aluminium drink cans 24 1300
Other cans (<= 4 L) 32 930
Foil wrappers 3 880
Sharps, needles, lancets, metal catheters 1 N/A
Plastic 42 5595
Resin pellets B N/A
Safety & construction related 2 1840
Food containers 4 1835
Bottles <= 2 L 5 740
Food wrappers 27 585
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 360
Other Plastic 1 210
Cigarette lighters 1 25
Fabric & Textiles 35 8925
Clothing, towels and linen 31 8715
Rope, line or string (natural) 4 210
Foamed Plastic 12 9115
Foam sponge 4 8975
Foam buoys 8 140
Paper & Cardboard 6 215
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 6 215
Wood 3 440
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 440
Other 1 75
Batteries (Household) 1 75

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