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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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Temae

10 May 2026

Aimeho Va'a Ta'ie

Sam Judd

Overview

B

3

7.5

1.0

40m x 6m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

262

Products

63

662

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 36 393
Resin pellets A N/A
Cigarette lighters 1 4
Fishing line 1 39
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 2 1
Cosmetics and medical packaging 3 4
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 9 2
Food containers 2 11
Safety & construction related 1 1
Plastic bags 1 18
Vapes 1 19
Bottles <= 2 L 3 283
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 1
Rope 1 1
Food wrappers 4 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 6 5
Glass & Ceramic 7 97
Construction material 2 74
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 23
Metal 7 77
Aluminium drink cans 1 10
Other cans (<= 4 L) 2 53
Tableware 1 8
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 3 6
Other 6 14
Appliances & electronics 5 14
Sanitary items 1 N/A
Foamed Plastic 3 11
Polystyrene cups or food packs 1 2
Foam sponge 2 9
Fabric & Textiles 2 28
Clothing, towels and linen 1 19
Backpacks & bags 1 9
Rubber 1 12
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 12
Wood 1 30
Processed timber & pallet crates 1 30

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area