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.
The 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.
You can download these reports from the Litter statistics section.