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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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Barrytown - Stream mouth

12 February 2026

DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini

Don Neale

Overview

A

4

2.3

0.3

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

28

Products

57

61

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 43 33
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 1 5
Cigarette lighters 1 19
Plastic sheeting 1 3
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Other Plastic 2 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 31 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 1
Foamed Plastic 8 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 8 1
Other 4 22
Other 1 22
Sanitary items 3 N/A
Metal 1 3
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 3
Rubber 1 2
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 2

Materials

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Previous survey in this area

Barrytown - Stream mouth DOC - West Coast Tai Poutini
13 Nov, 2025
Items per 1,000m2
56
91%