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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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Rove Beachfront Childrens Park

4 November 2025

Sustainable Coastlines

Sam Judd

Overview

C

24

24.0

60.0

30m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

6408

Products

3845

27474

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1789 5492
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 202 1532
Bottle caps & lids 187 394
Cigarettes, butts & filters 55 9
Straws 15 12
Food containers 52 57
Other Plastic 55 114
Pens & Stationery 38 88
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 32 182
Bottle neck rings 61 57
Clothes pegs 3 5
Fishing line 1 1
Lollipop sticks 5 1
Mesh bags 6 23
Cable ties & zip ties 6 4
Safety & construction related 51 335
Cigarette lighters 9 30
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 639 2251
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 240 108
Plastic utensils 4 33
Food wrappers 103 218
Cosmetics and medical packaging 24 37
Plastic vehicle parts 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 937 11496
Bottles & jars 76 1304
Glass or ceramic fragments 591 4888
Construction material 131 3121
Tableware 139 2183
Metal 764 7542
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 15 54
Tableware 72 277
Metal vehicle parts 7 222
Unidentifiable metal fragments 131 1000
Construction material 58 2135
Other cans (<= 4 L) 251 1701
Aluminium drink cans 148 493
Other Metal 61 1644
Foil wrappers 21 16
Other 153 1150
Batteries (Household) 24 267
Appliances & electronics 129 883
Rubber 78 894
Rubber footwear 32 563
Other Rubber (specify) 38 301
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 8 30
Fabric & Textiles 54 625
Clothing, towels and linen 48 371
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 6 254
Paper & Cardboard 39 223
Cups, food trays & wrappers 14 142
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 25 81
Foamed Plastic 29 48
Foam buoys 4 19
Other Foamed Plastic 11 22
Polystyrene cups or food packs 14 7
Wood 2 4
Wooden utensils 2 4

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area