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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Glinks Gully

17 January 2026

Northland Regional Council

Lucy Graham

Overview

A

8

2.7

0.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

37

Products

74

35

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 71 25
Resin pellets A N/A
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 55 7
Gardening & farming related 2 2
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Plastic vehicle parts 6 6
Rope 1 1
Cable ties & zip ties 3 5
Foamed Plastic 1 1
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 1 1
Fabric & Textiles 1 5
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 5
Other 1 4
Appliances & electronics 1 4

Materials

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