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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Barrytown - Stream mouth

18 August 2025

DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini

Don Neale

Overview

A

4

2.3

0.4

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

63

Products

126

3335

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 95 49
Resin pellets A N/A
Other Plastic 1 1
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 14
Bottle caps & lids 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 84 23
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 2
Strapping bands & tape 1 2
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 3
Safety & construction related 1 2
Foamed Plastic 13 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 12 2
Foam sponge 1 1
Other 8 83
Other 5 83
Sanitary items 2 N/A
Faeces 1 N/A
Metal 7 2225
Construction material 7 2225
Glass & Ceramic 2 518
Bottles & jars 2 518
Wood 1 457
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 457

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