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.
Curfew operations total 500 arrests in four provinces of Ecuador: Minister Reimberg rules out permits for garbage collection during restriction hours
Over 500 individuals have been arrested in Ecuador during curfew operations aimed at dismantling criminal structures amid a state of emergency in four provinces.
Adjusting Garbage Collection Schedule in Santo Domingo to Fit Curfew
Santo Domingo has implemented a new garbage collection schedule to align with curfew restrictions due to an ongoing state of emergency.
Complaints in Guayaquil over waste accumulation after change in collection hours
Residents in Guayaquil are expressing dissatisfaction due to uncollected waste following a change in garbage collection times related to a curfew.
These are the new garbage collection hours in Guayaquil due to the curfew
In Guayaquil, the garbage collection service has adjusted its hours temporarily in response to a curfew, now operating from 07:00 to 20:00.
The garbage collection service will operate from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM due to the curfew
Garbage collection services in Guayaquil will temporarily change hours to conform with a new curfew.
A councilor from the PP announces that there will be no garbage canton in Montecarmelo, the opposition celebrates it, but the neighbors claim it is a lie
A councilor from the Partido Popular announced plans to comply with local residents' wishes regarding a proposed garbage collection site in Montecarmelo, but local residents and opposition members express skepticism about the announcement's authenticity.
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.
Araras Servers Go on Strike for Wage Increases and Services are Stopped
Public servers in Araras (SP) have gone on strike, leading to the paralysis of essential services such as health, education, public transportation, and garbage collection.
'I leave my medicines to pay the garbage fee': the discontent of Quito residents with the new waste collection fee collection method
Quito residents are expressing frustration over a new waste collection fee that is now included in their water bills, resulting in significant increases in costs.
Councilman, businessman, and two others arrested on suspicion of fraud in garbage collection in Crato
A councilman and a businessman are among four individuals arrested by Ceará's Public Ministry for alleged fraud in municipal garbage collection services in Crato.
Pabel Muñoz will review the garbage rate in Quito after growing citizen pressure
The mayor of Quito, Pabel Muñoz, announced plans to review the garbage collection rate following citizen complaints regarding its implementation.
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.
Quito Council seeks agreement with the Electric Company to channel trash collection fees
The Metropolitan Council of Quito is forming a committee to establish an inter-institutional agreement with the Electric Company to manage trash collection fees as residents express dissatisfaction with current charges.
Definitive garbage collection bidding in Teresina after 14 years; R$ 480 million tender expected in March
Teresina will hold a definitive bidding process for garbage collection for the first time in 14 years, with a new tender set for release in March 2023, estimated at R$ 480 million for two years.
The charge of the garbage tax raises questions and legal action in Cabo Frio
The implementation of a garbage collection tax in Cabo Frio has sparked concerns among residents and business owners regarding the amounts charged this year.
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.
New garbage collection fee starts in Cabo Frio and changes calculations for residential and commercial properties
A new garbage collection fee has been implemented in Cabo Frio, Brazil, prompting discussions among residents regarding its calculation based on property type and estimated waste generation.
Councilors file lawsuit in court to invalidate garbage collection fee
Council members in Quito are challenging a newly implemented garbage collection fee that has doubled costs for residents, prompting a legal push for its suspension.
The new garbage tax causes a historic 17.4% rise in waste collection costs
A new garbage tax in Spain has led to a historic 17.4% increase in waste collection costs, marking the largest annual rise on record as households are now required to pay the actual cost of waste management.
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.
Garbage accumulates and threatens public health in Havana amid US blockade
In Havana, a fuel shortage attributed to the US blockade has halted most garbage collection trucks, leading to a public health risk as waste piles up in the streets.
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.
Rubbish piles up in Havana as Cuba's fuel crisis hits garbage trucks
Havana faces a significant waste accumulation crisis due to the ongoing fuel shortages affecting garbage collection services.
Photos: Garbage Invades the Streets of Havana Due to the American Blockade on Fuel
Streets in Havana are overwhelmed with garbage due to a significant reduction in waste collection linked to fuel shortages exacerbated by increased U.S. sanctions.
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.
Waste collectors' strike affects garbage collection in Indaiatuba
Garbage collection in Indaiatuba, Brazil, has been suspended due to a strike by waste collectors demanding better working conditions and compensation.
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.
Residents of the central region of Suzano complain about the lack of garbage collection
Residents in the central area of Suzano express frustration over the delayed garbage collection services.
"We will not make any review, at least until the end of the month," said Pabel Muñoz, stating that no errors were detected in the garbage collection fee charging.
Ecuador's Mayor Pabel Muñoz has confirmed that there will be no review of the garbage collection fee until the end of the month, despite public outcry regarding the charges.
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.
Garbage collection suspended after TCE blocks bidding, residents face accumulation in Avaré
Residents in Avaré, Brazil, are facing garbage accumulation due to the suspension of a waste collection contract by the State Court of Accounts.
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.
Garbage collectors go viral with dance moves during garbage collection in PI, accumulating over 1 million views
Three garbage collectors from ParnaÃba, Brazil, have gone viral on social media by dancing during their night shifts, garnering over a million views and spreading joy among children.
The job was "simply hell," he says. Now Oslo is considering privatizing garbage collection again
Oslo is contemplating the privatization of garbage collection again despite past chaos caused by the last privatization effort, which led to serious issues in 2017.
Residents of Suzano complain about lack of garbage collection
Residents of the São Francisco neighborhood in Suzano are expressing concerns over the lack of garbage collection services, believed to be due to a strike by employees of the collection company.
Garbage collection vehicle collides with motorcycle
A serious road accident in Ahmedabad involved a garbage collection vehicle colliding with a speeding motorcycle, resulting in severe injuries to the rider and a female passenger.
Garbage truck collides with speeding bike in Ahmedabad; Video
A tragic road accident in Ahmedabad occurred when a garbage collection vehicle collided with a speeding motorcycle, leaving the rider and female passenger severely injured and thrown 15 feet onto the road.
STJ orders the release of the mayor of Garopaba arrested in operation against garbage collection fraud
The Superior Court of Justice ordered the release of Júnior Abreu, the mayor of Garopaba, who was suspected of fraud in municipal garbage collection contracts.
VIDEO: Pitbull escapes from home and attacks garbage collectors in Jabaquara, South Zone of SP
Two urban waste collection employees were injured after being attacked by a pitbull in Jabaquara, São Paulo, captured on security camera footage.
VIDEO: Garbage collector pierced by improperly discarded syringe in Teresina
A urban waste collection employee was punctured by a discarded syringe while handling garbage bags in Teresina's Cidade Nova neighborhood during a night shift.
Tari, here is where garbage costs the most
A recent survey reveals significant disparities in garbage collection tax (Tari) rates across various Italian regions, leading to dissatisfaction among families regarding the correlation between the taxes paid and the services received.
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.
Schism in Ciempozuelos over incorrect garbage tax collection
The municipality of Ciempozuelos is facing controversy over inflated garbage tax charges, leading to the resignation of the finance councilor and a community protest.
The punishment of the domestic economy continued in 2025: coffee, meat, garbage collection, and household services increased
In 2025, prices for coffee, meat, garbage collection, and household services rose by 2.9%, significantly impacting household economy despite a 30% drop in olive oil prices and cheaper technology and fuel.
Garbage collectors in ZlÃn collect waste in any weather. They face snow and icy roads during winter shifts
Garbage collectors in ZlÃn work year-round, facing challenges like snow and icy roads during winter months.
"Only 20% of collections ensured": garbage collectors' strike affects 500,000 people in the Lille metropolitan area
Since December 22, a social conflict has been underway between the waste collection service provider and some of its employees, who are demanding better wages, while the Lille metropolitan area calls for a quick return to service amidst stalled negotiations.