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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Beacon Point

28 February 2026

WAI Wānaka

Jose Cranfield

Overview

B

38

19.0

6.0

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

40

Products

81

2217

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 22 120
Resin pellets A N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 2 55
Rope 3 2
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 1 1
Food wrappers 9 18
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 42
Fishing gear 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 4 1
Metal 19 158
Aluminium drink cans 3 94
Tableware 1 17
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 9
Other Metal 1 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 10 26
Foil wrappers 3 8
Glass & Ceramic 17 1911
Bottles & jars 8 1619
Glass or ceramic fragments 9 292
Other 17 1
Personal care items 1 1
Sanitary items 16 N/A
Paper & Cardboard 6 27
Cups, food trays & wrappers 6 27

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