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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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Haast - Hannah's Clearing Beach

11 November 2025

Haast and Makarora Schools

Rachel Taylor

Overview

A

12

6.6

5.6

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

12

Products

25

5109

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 15 126
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 2 20
Plastic bags 2 16
Food wrappers 6 20
Bottle caps & lids 1 8
Food containers 1 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 2 12
Bottles <= 2 L 1 46
Metal 4 640
Construction material 3 634
Aluminium drink cans 1 6
Wood 3 2080
Processed timber & pallet crates 3 2080
Foamed Plastic 2 13
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 1 8
Other Foamed Plastic 1 5
Rubber 1 2250
Construction & Automotive 1 2250

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Haast - Hannah's Clearing Beach Haast and Makarora Schools
05 Mar, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
5
50%