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

beach-icon Beach.

New Brighton Beach - Pier End

7 March 2026

Without Waste

Jessica Lamb

Overview

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24

10.4

16.0

90m x 14m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

96

Products

121

373

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 97 81
Resin pellets C N/A
Food wrappers 10 14
Rope 13 30
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Food containers 1 3
Bottle caps & lids 3 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 8
Cigarettes, butts & filters 6 1
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 52 14
Fishing gear 2 5
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 11 16
Cups, food trays & wrappers 10 15
Fireworks 1 1
Metal 3 4
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 4
Wood 3 50
Wooden utensils 1 3
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 47
Rubber 3 4
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 1 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 2 1
Fabric & Textiles 2 3
Footwear & shoes 2 3
Glass & Ceramic 2 215
Bottles & jars 1 214
Other Glass & Ceramic (specify) 1 1

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