Marine litter, comprising manufactured solid waste, predominantly plastic, enters the marine environment, posing ecological and human health risks. Efforts to address this issue involve estimating debris quantity, categorizing sources, and implementing cleanup initiatives in Kovalam coastal village, this place is famous for fish landing center and Muttukadu boating. In this study, cleanup spanning 20,879 square meters by 300 volunteers, 1560 items weighing 352 kg were collected. Plastic constituted a significant portion (118 kg), aligning with other beach litter studies. Notable items included polythene bags, syringes, and plastic fragments, underscoring plastic pollution concerns. Glass, paper, textiles, wood, rubber, and diverse items were also retrieved. Medical waste such as syringes, tonic bottles etc. is very harmful to the environment when it has been disposed without treatment. The data highlights the urgency for strategies to reduce plastic usage, promote recycling, and enhance public awareness for responsible waste disposal.