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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Black Soldier Fly Larvae: A Natural Solution to Reduce Waste Viruses

A new study reveals that black soldier fly larvae may effectively treat organic waste and decrease certain viral pathogens it contains.

Mar 5 • 18:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Energy from Waste in Cities. Green Power for Municipal Units

Polish cities are increasingly converting municipal waste into electrical and thermal energy, highlighting the importance of local energy production for urban infrastructure.

Mar 5 • 18:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Understanding the intention to impose fines for incorrect sorting from the residents of Ostrobothnia – "Nothing will come of it, as everything is in disarray"

Finnish waste management company Ekorosk faces criticism over plans to issue fines for incorrect waste sorting, highlighting tension between waste collection companies and the company's policy.

Mar 5 • 17:21 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Slovnaft Incinerator is Significantly Closer to Construction. Meanwhile, Taraba's Ministry Allowed Record Import of Waste from Abroad

Slovnaft's plan to build the largest waste incineration plant in Slovakia is moving forward with a favorable recommendation from the Ministry of the Environment, despite concerns over increased waste importation.

Mar 5 • 14:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Bin man shares important advice to anyone having Easter eggs this year

A refuse collector shares vital recycling tips for Easter egg packaging to ensure proper waste disposal during the holiday.

Mar 5 • 13:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Recicla MA collects over 16 tons of waste and ensures income for collectors during Carnival

The Recicla MA program collected more than 16 tons of waste during Carnival 2026 in São Luís, Brazil, while providing income for waste collectors.

Mar 5 • 12:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

CBA searches the City Hall in Wrocław

The Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) is conducting searches at the Wrocław City Hall in connection with a waste management scandal.

Mar 5 • 11:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Urgent CBA action in Wrocław. Agents entered the city hall

CBA agents are conducting searches in Wrocław and surrounding areas as part of an investigation into alleged misconduct by city officials regarding waste management.

Mar 5 • 11:21 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Criminal proceedings closed regarding the baby corpse found at the "Ķīvītes" landfill

The criminal investigation concerning the baby found at the Ķīvītes landfill has been closed as no crime was determined to have been committed against the child, as confirmed by expert analysis.

Mar 5 • 10:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major update on '4 bins for English households' in April plan as minister makes statement

The UK environment minister announced a new recycling initiative requiring households to have four bins starting April, aimed at simplifying recycling processes.

Mar 5 • 09:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piracicaba's Sanitation Plan foresees R$ 1.85 billion over 30 years; 59% goes to water supply and 1% to waste

The new Municipal Basic Sanitation Plan of Piracicaba forecasts R$ 1.85 billion in investments over 30 years, primarily for water supply and minimal funding for waste management.

Mar 4 • 23:21 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Waste-to-energy plant planned for Stockholm stopped

Sweden's Supreme Court has halted a proposed waste-to-energy plant in Lövsta, while the country's import of waste reaches a record high, raising concerns from energy companies regarding the implications of burning plastic-laden trash.

Mar 4 • 15:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Prague is cleaning the winter grit from the sidewalks, tons of gravel ends up as waste

Prague is in the process of removing winter grit from its sidewalks, dealing with challenges from the accumulated gravel waste.

Mar 4 • 14:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I had to take cocktails for a month': garbage collector recalls needle injury in the interior of SP

A garbage collector in São Carlos, Brazil recalls sustaining a needle injury due to the unsafe disposal of syringes and sharp objects, raising concerns over the health risks faced by waste collectors.

Mar 4 • 10:49 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Municipality has reported waste company after fire

A municipality in Denmark has lodged a police complaint against a waste company following two fires within a month at the company's facility.

Mar 4 • 06:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos seals mall, public toilet for improper waste management

Lagos officials have sealed a mall and a public toilet for improper waste management, including directing waste into drainage systems, which poses health risks.

Mar 4 • 03:44 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

No need to fear license plate readers at Sorpa

Sorpa's communication manager assures that new license plate readers will not lead to automatic billing for waste disposal at recycling stations.

Mar 3 • 21:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mayor Pabel Muñoz applies four adjustments to the waste collection fee and offers compensation starting in April

Mayor Pabel Muñoz of Quito announced four modifications to the waste collection fee aimed at reducing community discontent, with an automatic compensation plan set to begin in April for affected residents.

Mar 3 • 17:19 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What is nuclear waste? The government has requested an investigation into a disposal site on Minami-Torishima

The Japanese government has requested a study for a potential nuclear waste disposal site on Minami-Torishima, raising concerns and questions about nuclear waste management.

Mar 3 • 11:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

In Germany, two people were charged with illegally exporting waste to the Czech Republic

Two individuals have been charged in Germany for illegally exporting waste to the Czech Republic.

Mar 3 • 11:02 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Ecoservice Will Continue to Manage Waste Collection in Šiauliai

Ecoservice has secured a four-year contract to manage waste collection in Šiauliai, which includes organizing waste collection, maintaining containers, and collaborating with residents and city institutions.

Mar 3 • 08:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul City Abandons Appeal for New Incineration Plant in Mapo... Can Public Waste Treatment Be Achieved by 2033?

Seoul City has decided not to appeal the Supreme Court's decision regarding the construction of a new incineration facility in Mapo, which may hinder its plans for public waste treatment.

Mar 3 • 07:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

From ‘clean and green’ to filth and fury: Calabar waste crisis triggers epidemic fears

Calabar, Nigeria's once cleanest city, is currently facing a severe waste crisis with growing piles of refuse causing public health concerns.

Mar 3 • 03:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LAWMA clears refuse along Badagry expressway

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has cleaned up refuse along the Mile 2-Badagry Expressway to improve environmental conditions.

Mar 3 • 00:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Images show garbage accumulation in Fernando de Noronha two weeks after a fine of R$ 700,000

A drone footage reveals significant garbage accumulation in Fernando de Noronha two weeks after a R$ 700,000 fine was imposed on the waste management company Ambipar.

Mar 2 • 19:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos expands community-driven circular economy initiative

The Lagos State Government has expanded its EcoCirculate initiative, promoting community involvement in responsible waste management and environmental action.

Mar 2 • 17:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCTA approves N1 billion for security gadgets, N7.3 billion for waste management

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has approved a N1.1 billion contract for the purchase of security communication gadgets to enhance the capabilities of security agencies in the territory.

Mar 2 • 17:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A waste company in Ostrobothnia will start fining those who sort incorrectly

Ekorosk, a waste management company in Ostrobothnia, is implementing a warning system for households that improperly sort their bio-waste, and it will begin charging fines for repeat offenders next year.

Mar 2 • 15:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'We have put poison so they don't get into our food': rains and garbage are factors that favor the presence of rats in neighborhoods and commercial areas of Guayaquil

In Guayaquil, heavy rains and improper waste disposal are contributing to an increase in rat populations in residential and commercial areas.

Mar 2 • 14:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Gironde: up to 400,000 euros in fines required against three companies accused of waste trafficking

Three companies from Gironde have been accused of illegally transporting and burying over 6,000 tons of waste in Spain to avoid taxes and treatment obligations in France.

Mar 2 • 13:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

R$ 157 million contract for regular waste ignores recycling crisis in Sorocaba, says expert

An expert criticizes Sorocaba's government for prioritizing a lucrative waste collection contract over support for local recycling cooperatives, which recycle less than 2% of the city's waste.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

4 items to never put in recycling trash or binman warns 'it won't be collected'

A refuse collector advises against placing certain items in recycling bins to ensure collection.

Feb 28 • 08:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The 'election'? Being fashionable: Designer Mizael Perea creates bags with electoral propaganda

Mexican designer Mizael Perea repurposes electoral waste into fashionable items like bags and caps featuring political figures from the recent presidential election.

Feb 27 • 21:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilors defend sustainability and environmental protection in Maceió

Council members in Maceió emphasize the importance of environmental sustainability and proper waste disposal during a municipal session.

Feb 27 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall expands garbage collection in the rural area of Petrolina; check routes

The Petrolina City Hall is expanding garbage collection routes in rural areas to improve service coverage and sanitary conditions starting March 2026.

Feb 27 • 19:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Temu has started cooperation with an Estonian company for waste management compliance

E-commerce platform Temu has signed an agreement with an Estonian accredited producer responsibility organization to assist its sellers in complying with electronic and battery waste management requirements.

Feb 27 • 17:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Poor Waste Management Costs Ghana Over GH¢6.2bn Annually - Report

A report reveals that Ghana loses over GH¢6.2 billion annually due to poor waste management and sanitation.

Feb 27 • 14:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Head of the Vilnius Waste System Administrator Resigns

The head of Vilnius Waste System Administrator will resign, with Mindaugas Augaitis temporarily taking over the position until a new leader is appointed through a public competition.

Feb 27 • 14:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Why waste keeps piling up in Lagos — LAWMA MD

The Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority discusses the challenges of waste management in Lagos amidst rapid population growth.

Feb 27 • 07:51 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Pharmaceutical Compounds in Water: An Invisible Pollution We Can Stop

The article discusses the issue of pharmaceutical compounds contaminating the environment, primarily through wastewater and improper disposal, and highlights recent studies in Lithuania that reveal their presence in various water sources.

Feb 27 • 06:48 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Then comes the decision on how the collection of your waste will be resolved

New EU legislation will require all property owners in Sweden to establish waste collection points for various recyclables within ten months, creating challenges for older properties in urban areas.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG makes plastic waste management legally binding for producers

The Nigerian Federal Government has enacted mandatory plastic waste management regulations for producers, making them legally accountable for their products and waste.

Feb 26 • 23:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Significant Changes to Waste Sorting Regulations Expected in Riga Starting March Next Year

Starting March 1, 2027, Riga will implement mandatory sorting of paper, plastic, and metal waste, as well as separate collection of organic waste.

Feb 26 • 16:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Fly-tipping 'war zone' as tonnes of rubbish including burnt-out caravan left after travellers eviction

After the eviction of travellers in Herefordshire, significant fly-tipping has left the site resembling a 'war zone', with piles of rubbish and debris.

Feb 26 • 15:46 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The government sells three gravel hills to a company linked to VKG

The Estonian government has decided to sell three gravel hills in Kohtla-Järve for €443,000 to a company associated with VKG.

Feb 26 • 10:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Good Morning Britain star makes heartbreaking announcement as guest left 'distraught'

A heartbreaking announcement was made on Good Morning Britain regarding the serious issue of fly-tipping in the UK, affecting both public and private lands.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nova Friburgo signs new urban cleaning concession contract

The municipality of Nova Friburgo has signed a new concession contract for urban cleaning services and waste management valued at R$ 1.6 billion and lasting 30 years.

Feb 25 • 17:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Even Lapland has not been spared from rats – Rats have returned to yards in Kemi

Kemi, Finland, has reported a resurgence of rats in residential areas due to ineffective waste collection over the holiday season.

Feb 25 • 14:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos seals public toilet for pumping sewage into drainage

The Lagos State Government has shut down a public toilet for illegally pumping sewage into the drainage system, posing a health risk and environmental hazard.

Feb 25 • 13:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Binman's 'rule' for anyone recycling tins and jars with labels left on

A TikTok rubbish collector clarifies that it is not necessary to remove labels from tins and jars when recycling, but also emphasizes the importance of following other recycling guidelines.

Feb 25 • 11:38 UTC

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