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.

Vaiala Beach

26 May 2026

Waste Recycling Environment Network Pacific

Vineta Pisia

Overview

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14

7.0

14.0

32m x 4m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

1062

Products

136

16375

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 60 454
Glass or ceramic fragments 59 190
Bottles & jars 1 264
Plastic 56 1026
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing line 1 24
Cosmetics and medical packaging 2 4
Plastic utensils 4 3
Bottles <= 2 L 8 375
Cigarettes, butts & filters 1 4
Food containers 10 187
Plastic bags 3 375
Other Plastic 18 10
Food wrappers 5 14
Safety & construction related 1 17
Plastic sheeting 3 13
Fabric & Textiles 11 1592
Carpet & furnishing 1 8
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 2 733
Footwear & shoes 1 31
Clothing, towels and linen 7 820
Other 3 39
Personal care items 1 12
Appliances & electronics 2 27
Metal 2 43
Aluminium drink cans 1 36
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 7
Foamed Plastic 2 2
Foam sponge 2 2
Rubber 1 13200
Tyres 1 13200
Paper & Cardboard 1 19
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 1 19

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area