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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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Sandy Bay Beach - Inlet

28 January 2026

Northland Regional Council

Lucy Graham

Overview

A

2

2.5

0.5

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

36

Products

73

296

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 43 83
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 1 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 10 4
Other Plastic 1 5
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Fibreglass fragments 4 10
Food wrappers 1 57
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 3 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 2
Safety & construction related 19 1
Foamed Plastic 13 21
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 3 1
Other Foamed Plastic 10 20
Wood 8 151
Other Wood (specify) 8 151
Other 3 0
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Metal 2 3
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 2 36
Clothing, towels and linen 2 36
Glass & Ceramic 1 1
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 1
Rubber 1 1
Chewing gum 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Sandy Bay Beach - Inlet Northland Regional Council
17 Jan, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
4
56%