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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Wellington Harbour - Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone Beach

3 September 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Logan Rapana

Overview

A

52

78.0

1.5

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

256

Products

512

1569

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 467 731
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottle caps & lids 63 147
Bottle neck rings 5 3
Bottle seals & tabs 5 5
Bottles <= 2 L 2 31
Cable ties & zip ties 1 2
Cigarette lighters 1 21
Cigarettes, butts & filters 3 1
Clothes pegs 5 11
Food containers 16 77
Food wrappers 105 80
Lollipop sticks 5 7
Parking tickets & receipts 4 5
Pens & Stationery 1 1
Plastic bags 17 83
Plastic sheeting 7 4
Safety & construction related 18 62
Shotgun wadding & shells 5 14
Straws 8 8
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 12 54
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 78 63
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 105 47
Gloves 1 5
Metal 20 310
Aluminium drink cans 5 27
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 5 10
Construction material 10 273
Paper & Cardboard 9 46
Cups, food trays & wrappers 9 46
Foamed Plastic 8 9
Foam sponge 8 9
Rubber 2 104
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 104
Other 2 14
Personal care items 2 14
Wood 2 79
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 79
Glass & Ceramic 1 211
Bottles & jars 1 211
Fabric & Textiles 1 65
Clothing, towels and linen 1 65

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