Litter Surveys
KESAB environmental solutions implement the most comprehensive litter data collection and reporting system in Australia. Each quarter litter is counted at 151 sites across metropolitan and rural South Australia.
A basket of items including glass, metal, plastic, rubber, paper and miscellaneous items are counted at sites represented by beaches, residential, industrial, highways, car parks, recreational parks, retail and shopping centre areas.
Top 6 Litter Objects
So what are the top 6 litter objects found in South Australia?
1. Cigarette butts
2. Plastic
3. Paper/Paperboard (drink cartons)
4. Metal
5. Miscellaneous
6. Glass
Combined with research linked to specific programs, KESAB environmental solutions litter and waste data provides a clear picture of issues, consumer habits, and underpins new initiatives to reduce litter and improve resource recovery from the waste stream. A graphical representation of the results is available by clicking on the appropriate link
Wave 49 - Litter Stats Report May 10 (1.755MB)
Wave 48 - Litter Stats Report Feb 10 (1.78MB)
Wave 47 - Litter Stats Report Nov 09 (1.73MB)
Wave 46 - Litter Stats Report Sep 09 (1.78MB)
Wave 45 - Litter Stats Report June 09 (1.78MB)
Wave 44 - Litter Stats Report Mar 09 (1.73MB)
Wave 43 - Litter Stats Report Nov 08 (849 KB)
Wave 42 - Litter Stats Report Aug 08 (849 KB)
Wave 41 - Litter Stats Report May 08 (807 KB)
Wave 40 - Litter Stats Report Feb 08 (1.67MB)
Wave 39 - Litter Stats Report Nov 07 (1.71MB)
Wave 38 - Litter Stats Report July 07 (1.65MB)
Wave 37 - Litter Stats Report May 07 (1.07MB)
Wave 36 - Litter Stats Report Feb 07 (1.5MB)
Wave 35 - Litter Stats Report Nov 06 (1.37MB)
Click here for archived KESAB litter data.
Click here for the KAB National Litter Index.