Here, garbage is currency! The story of thousands of hands finding their future in Garbage City
In Egypt's Garbage City, known as Manshiyat Nasser, a community thrives on recycling waste, transforming refuse into a livelihood for thousands.
Thessaloniki: Nearly 1,750 fines for illegal parking in front of garbage bins in 2025
In 2025, approximately 1,750 drivers in Thessaloniki received fines for illegally parking in front of garbage bins, obstructing waste collection operations.
Garbage truck falls into ditch and blocks street in Poá
A garbage truck from the Poá City Hall fell into a ditch, blocking a street and causing disruptions for local residents.
Taubaté City Hall extends deadline for paying IPTU and garbage tax for the second time
The City Hall of Taubaté has extended the deadline for the payment of the IPTU and garbage tax until March 31, 2026, marking the second extension of this deadline.
Alert in NYC: The former mayor Adams' rule that can generate $200 fines for garbage bins
New York City has introduced a mandatory garbage bin rule, which could lead to fines for residents who fail to comply amid delays in bin distribution.
Families with autistic individuals will be exempt from IPTU and garbage collection fee in Macapá
The Macapá City Council approved a law exempting families with autistic members from property tax and garbage collection fees.
Five dead after garbage landslide in Indonesia
Five people have died and five are missing following a large garbage landslide in an Indonesian city, with over 200 searchers involved in the rescue efforts.
The woman who cleans the Brooklyn Bridge: how a NYC neighbor removed tons of hanging garbage on her own in a month
Ellen Baum, a New York City activist, cleaned tons of hanging trash from the Brooklyn Bridge over the course of a month to encourage community efforts for maintaining public spaces.
Taubaté City Hall extends payment deadline for IPTU and garbage fee to March 20
The City Hall of Taubaté has extended the payment deadline for the IPTU and garbage fee to March 20, officially announced in recent decrees.
Garbage collector who moved the web with video working in the rain was warned by the city hall
A garbage collector in Palmas, Brazil, was formally warned by the city after a viral video showed him collecting trash during heavy rain against official safety guidelines.
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.
City Hall provides digital payment slips for IPTU and garbage tax
The City of Taubaté is offering a digital version of the IPTU and garbage collection tax, with a 10% discount for early payment.
What did CM Rekha Gupta say about the cleanliness of Delhi?
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta highlighted the ongoing accumulation of six thousand metric tons of waste daily, leading to massive garbage mounds in the city.
VIDEO: Garbage truck falls into hole after pavement gave way in Altos de Santana, São José dos Campos
A garbage truck fell into a hole in Altos de Santana, São José dos Campos, after the pavement collapsed, prompting city officials to address the issue of road erosion in the area.
R$ 430 thousand per day: Sorocaba city hall renews contract of R$ 157 million for garbage collection
The city of Sorocaba has renewed a major garbage collection contract worth R$ 157 million for another year, despite previous irregularities identified in the bidding process.
Due to the strike, the City asks not to take out the trash because there will be no waste collection
The Government of Buenos Aires advised residents not to put out their garbage due to a strike that will halt waste collection overnight.
About 120 tons of garbage collected during the five nights of Carnival in Rio Branco
Approximately 120 tons of waste were collected during the five nights of Carnival in Rio Branco, Brazil, as part of a city cleaning operation.
Suzano announces new garbage collection schedule
The city of Suzano has revealed a new garbage collection schedule following a recent strike by workers due to unpaid wages.
The Cairo district nicknamed the City of Garbage has given rise to a recycling miracle
In the Cairo area known as the City of Garbage, a functional recycling model thrives despite poverty and discrimination.
Garbage collection in Suzano: city hall announces schedule to normalize service; see the program
The city hall of Suzano has provided a schedule to resume garbage collection service after a disruption, intending to normalize the situation by this weekend.
Pindamonhangaba suspends garbage fee and IPTU charges during value review
The city of Pindamonhangaba has temporarily suspended the collection of garbage fees and property taxes while reviewing the values.
Collection delays and company notified for garbage accumulation in Uberaba
The waste collection company in Uberaba has been notified for failing to collect garbage in several neighborhoods, leading to public complaints and criticism during a city council session.
Suzano declares state of environmental and sanitary calamity after days without garbage collection
Suzano has declared a state of environmental and sanitary calamity after the waste collection and city cleaning service was suspended for three days.
Chris Christie slams Mamdani over handling of New York City snowstorm, garbage 'piled up everywhere'
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his poor management of snow and garbage cleanup following a recent snowstorm.
Sustainable initiative: squares and decorations made with recyclables attract attention in a city in Tocantins
A community-driven project in Pedro Afonso, Tocantins, transformed a former garbage dump into a thriving ecological square that continues to be preserved years later.
Dubai's Honest System! Woman Threw Gold in the Garbage, Police Returned It
A woman in Dubai accidentally discarded a pouch containing valuable gold coins and bars, which the local police successfully returned to her, showcasing the city's integrity and efficiency.
Pindamonhangaba Council approves project that changes the garbage tax collection
The Pindamonhangaba City Council approved a project that modifies the law regarding garbage tax collection in the city, initially proposed earlier this year but delayed due to amendments.
Dog earns a garbage collector's uniform, takes the bus with the team, and 'helps' clean the city in SC
A dog named Fiv in Laguna, Santa Catarina, joins garbage collectors daily, bringing joy and companionship while they work to clean the streets.
Michael Rapaport blasts NYC as ‘dirty snow covered dump’ as celebs call out Mayor Mamdani over slow cleanup
After a massive snowstorm, actors Michael Rapaport and Debra Messing criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani for the slow cleanup of New York City's streets, with Rapaport highlighting the accumulation of snow and garbage.
Campo Grande City Council opens 2026 sessions with debate on garbage tax, property tax, and transportation
The Campo Grande City Council commenced its 2026 legislative session focusing on the garbage tax increase, potential property tax reduction, and intervention in the Guaicurus Consortium, with inputs from Mayor Adriane Lopes.
Rescue teams continue searching for dozens of missing people under piles of waste in the Philippines
Rescue teams in Central Philippines are continuing dangerous search operations for dozens of workers buried under massive heaps of garbage following the collapse of a large landfill in Cebu City, which resulted in fatalities and widespread shock across the country.
The rebellious neighbors of Montecarmelo do not rest at Christmas and present objections to the garbage canton of the City Council
Residents of Montecarmelo have raised objections against the city's planned garbage canton, citing concerns over noise levels exceeding the permitted limits in their residential area.