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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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Lake front site - Waterfall Creek Wānaka

23 August 2025

WAI Wānaka

Jose Cranfield

Overview

B

30

15.0

0.3

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

67

Products

134

276

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 81 54
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing line 1 1
Fishing gear 1 4
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 13
Cigarettes, butts & filters 52 13
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 6
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 14 10
Strapping bands & tape 4 3
Plastic vehicle parts 3 2
Metal 25 35
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 17 28
Construction material 2 4
Foil wrappers 5 2
Other Metal 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 11 23
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 5
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 15
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 6 3
Other 9 0
Sanitary items 9 N/A
Wood 4 11
Wooden utensils 4 11
Glass & Ceramic 2 6
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 6
Rubber 1 146
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 146
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Lake front site - Waterfall Creek Wānaka WAI Wānaka
22 Feb, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
55
39%