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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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Car Park (Lower Dent/Herekino St), Whangārei

7 March 2021

Northland Regional Council

Richard Griffiths

Overview

B

2

24.5

1.0

Car park

Items per catchpit

525

Products

525

216

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 372 62
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 19 5
Strapping bands & tape 2 3
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 105 7
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 23 8
Food wrappers 4 3
Cigarettes, butts & filters 213 26
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 5 9
Wood 87 136
Processed timber & pallet crates 86 135
Corks 1 1
Foamed Plastic 33 6
Foam sponge 2 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 13 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 18 4
Metal 22 6
Foil wrappers 20 3
Construction material 1 2
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 8 5
Rope, line or string (natural) 6 1
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 1
Clothing, towels and linen 1 3
Rubber 2 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 2 1
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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Next survey in this area

Car Park (Lower Dent/Herekino St), Whangārei Northland Regional Council
13 Sep, 2021
Items per catchpit
872
86%