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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Avon Heathcote Estuary - The South New Brighton Yachtclub

9 May 2026

Without Waste

Kate Gislason

Overview

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16

16.0

7.0

88m x 8m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

1037

Products

730

19493

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 520 3594
Resin pellets D N/A
Gardening & farming related 218 2978
Lollipop sticks 9 5
Straws 3 6
Food wrappers 41 144
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 20 179
Strapping bands & tape 10 8
Bottle caps & lids 31 114
Bottle seals & tabs 1 1
Food containers 2 8
Fishing gear 1 17
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 174 106
Bottle neck rings 4 1
Clothes pegs 4 9
Plastic vehicle parts 1 14
Other Plastic 1 4
Glass & Ceramic 135 14136
Construction material 35 12907
Light globes/bulbs 1 2
Glass or ceramic fragments 1 20
Bottles & jars 98 1207
Foamed Plastic 30 7
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 30 7
Rubber 16 76
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 1
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 15 75
Fabric & Textiles 14 103
Canvas, sailcloth & sacking (hessian) 1 25
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 7
Rope, line or string (natural) 11 71
Other 5 49
Personal care items 5 49
Metal 5 218
Construction material 4 191
Unidentifiable metal fragments 1 27
Paper & Cardboard 3 1
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 3 1
Wood 2 1309
Processed timber & pallet crates 2 1309

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