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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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New Brighton Beach - Pier End

27 April 2026

Without Waste

Jessica Lamb

Overview

A

12

8.0

3.0

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

98

Products

195

667

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 131 305
Resin pellets A N/A
Rope 18 168
Cigarettes, butts & filters 11 4
Fishing line 2 72
Bottle caps & lids 5 7
Hangers & retail packaging 2 10
Strapping bands & tape 1 5
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Plastic bags 4 12
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 8 2
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Food wrappers 4 3
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 70 18
Wood 20 274
Processed timber & pallet crates 19 271
Wooden utensils 1 3
Paper & Cardboard 16 8
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 5 4
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 3
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 7 1
Metal 8 57
Aluminium drink cans 3 40
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 4 7
Other Metal 1 10
Rubber 7 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 5 1
Rubber bands 1 1
Construction & Automotive 1 1
Other 5 2
Personal care items 1 2
Sanitary items 4 N/A
Foamed Plastic 5 2
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 5 2
Glass & Ceramic 2 6
Glass or ceramic fragments 2 6
Fabric & Textiles 1 10
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 1 10

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Previous survey in this area

New Brighton Beach - Pier End Without Waste
07 Mar, 2026
Items per 1,000m2
96
80%