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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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Tonga - Nuku'alofa - Popua Beach West

19 September 2025

Department of Environment - Government of Tonga

Siua Hakaumotu

Overview

B

10

2.2

6.0

50m x 6m

Rock Rubble

Items per 1,000m2

767

Products

230

1002

Type Count Weight (g)
Metal 59 59
Aluminium drink cans 36 12
Foil wrappers 16 8
Other Metal 4 15
Tableware 3 24
Foamed Plastic 48 31
Polystyrene cups or food packs 24 18
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 24 13
Glass & Ceramic 41 310
Bottles & jars 36 297
Tableware 5 13
Plastic 38 82
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 26 6
Bottles <= 2 L 12 76
Paper & Cardboard 28 100
Cardboard boxes 11 63
Tetrapaks 17 37
Other 10 72
Batteries (Household) 7 72
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Fabric & Textiles 3 268
Clothing, towels and linen 3 268
Rubber 2 23
Construction & Automotive 2 23
Wood 1 57
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 57

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Previous survey in this area

Tonga - Nuku'alofa - Popua Beach West Department of Environment - Government of Tonga
06 Jun, 2024
Items per 1,000m2
607
32%