Illegal dumping is a recurring issue across many areas. In Melbourne, one street has become a repeated dump site. Local residents say they are fed up. In Victoria, a man removed several trailers of rubbish left in a state forest. Douglas Shire now uses a dedicated officer to enforce dumping rules.
In Gurugram, residents objected to waste dumping that took a toll on local roads. South Korean forest authorities have stepped up efforts to stop illegal foraging. Their crackdown goes through October. In Lagos, a waste management agency is involving young people to assist in keeping the surroundings cleaner.