Illegal dumping is a recurring issue in many places. In Melbourne, one street now serves as a repeated dump site. Local residents say they have had enough. In Victoria, a man removed several trailers of rubbish left in a state forest. Douglas Shire now has a dedicated officer to deal with dumping rules.
In Gurugram, residents protested waste dumping that took a toll on local roads. South Korean forest authorities have stepped up efforts to halt illegal foraging. Their crackdown runs through October. In Lagos, a waste management agency is recruiting young people to assist in keeping the surroundings cleaner.