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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Construction Waste Dumped in Babīte District

Latvian authorities have discovered illegal dumping of construction waste in Babīte District, prompting an investigation.

Feb 25 • 14:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LAWMA recorded 1,023 illegal waste dumping cases in 2025 – Report

The Lagos Waste Management Authority reported over 1,000 illegal waste dumping cases in Lagos state for the year 2025, leading to legal actions against numerous offenders.

Feb 22 • 13:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Dog caught dumping trash – owner fined

A Sicilian man has been accused of training his dog to illegally dump waste, with surveillance cameras capturing the act.

Feb 21 • 16:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents of the Diamantino neighborhood report garbage dumping on the street

Residents of the Diamantino neighborhood in Santarém, Brazil, have raised concerns about illegal garbage dumping on Rua Xingu, which poses environmental and public health risks.

Feb 20 • 13:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

New drone unit to investigate illegal waste dumping across England

The UK government has launched a new drone unit tasked with investigating illegal waste dumping, a significant problem costing the economy £1 billion annually.

Feb 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Drones armed with lasers to tackle illegal rubbish dumps

The Environment Agency in the UK is deploying laser-equipped drone squads to combat rising illegal waste dumping, amidst criticism of its enforcement capabilities.

Feb 19 • 17:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

'Prolific waste criminal' ordered to pay £1.4m for illegal dumping at 16 sites

Varun Datta, a waste broker from London, has been fined £1.4 million for illegally dumping over 4,275 tonnes of waste at various locations across England.

Feb 19 • 10:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Illegal dump to finally close after lorry tipping out waste gets stuck in mud

An illegal dump near the M25 outside Epping will be closed following a court ruling due to health and safety concerns.

Feb 18 • 15:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Whoever throws trash here is an admitted cuckold': campaign against irregular disposal uses unusual signs in the interior of SP

The Palmital city government has launched a creative campaign featuring humorous signs to discourage illegal dumping and promote proper waste disposal among residents.

Feb 15 • 14:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Environment Agency has 'serious questions to answer' over Britain's latest massive dump

MP Alex Burghart criticizes the Environment Agency for its handling of a massive illegal dump near Epping that has been under investigation for over a year.

Feb 15 • 13:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Just a few steps away from a favorite spot of Lithuanians – an unpleasant sight: this is not the first such case

Illegal dumping of construction waste continues to plague the Varnikų Forest in the Vilnius region, threatening public safety and the recreational quality of the area.

Feb 14 • 12:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Stream contaminated by leachate from 'garbage maze' in the interior of MG

A 67-year-old man has been charged after authorities discovered a large illegal dump in Araxá, Brazil, contaminating local waterways.

Feb 14 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Anti-dumping activist fed up with illegal tyre stockpiles

An anti-dumping activist in North Queensland is urging the state government to address a significant illegal tyre dump near Townsville, emphasizing the need for a stewardship program to manage waste effectively.

Feb 13 • 21:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Newborn's body found in the trash in Ananindeua

The body of a newborn was discovered in a cardboard box at an illegal dumping site in Ananindeua, Brazil, triggering an investigation by local authorities.

Feb 13 • 20:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man is arrested and car seized for irregular disposal of construction materials in Maceió

A man was arrested and his vehicle was seized for illegally discarding construction waste and other materials in Maceió, Brazil.

Feb 11 • 12:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

No fewer than 447 prosecuted for dumping refuse in Lagos State

In Lagos State, 447 individuals were prosecuted in 2025 for illegal waste dumping, as reported by the Lagos State Waste Management Authority which aims to enhance enforcement against environmental offenders.

Feb 11 • 00:21 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Nearly 15,000 tyres are dumped in Melbourne's north every year and one council wants action

Hume City Council is urging the federal government to implement a free tyre recycling scheme to address the significant issue of illegal tyre dumping in Melbourne's north.

Feb 10 • 19:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Cameras in Bad Homburg: What Helps Against Trash Offenses

The city of Bad Homburg is using cameras to monitor illegal waste disposal, but finds that they are not sufficient to address the problem.

Feb 10 • 15:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Open' Cemetery: Bovine and Swine Bones Found Along MG-050

Bones of cattle and pigs were discovered along the MG-050 highway in Carmo do Cajuru, Brazil, following illegal disposal of animal remains.

Feb 9 • 15:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Illegal waste dumping: LAWMA cracks down on Lagos Island

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has launched a crackdown on illegal waste dumping on Lagos Island, seizing waste carts and making an arrest during a nighttime enforcement operation.

Feb 9 • 01:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Two arrests for illegally dumping waste at six sites across the country

Two individuals have been arrested in Essex for illegally dumping waste at six locations across England, according to the Environment Agency, which has faced criticism for its enforcement speed amid budget cuts.

Feb 6 • 15:46 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Plastic, sofas, medical waste: Bosnia’s river nightmare returns

Bosnia and Herzegovina faces a severe waste crisis as thousands of cubic meters of rubbish, including plastic and medical waste, accumulate in the Drina River due to debris from illegal dumps in the region.

Feb 6 • 10:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Illegal dumping of construction debris for pipelines in Thessaloniki despite a €7 million contract for their management

Illegal dumping of construction debris has been reported in Thessaloniki, contravening a €7 million contract which specified proper management of waste.

Feb 5 • 07:39 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

LAWMA seizes carts, arrests one in Lagos Island crackdown

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has confiscated multiple waste carts and arrested a person during an enforcement operation aimed at illegal waste disposal on Lagos Island.

Feb 3 • 15:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Mafia-specialized prosecutor suggests: Finnish authorities could check waste shipments to Italy

A prosecutor specialized in mafia-related cases in Finland suggests that authorities should inspect waste shipments coming from Italy, particularly in light of past illegal dumping activities by Italian companies.

Feb 2 • 10:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Dealing with the problem of a wild dump in Zapruđe: 'We have set up blocks and video surveillance'

Residents of Karla Metikoša Street in Zapruđe are facing ongoing issues with increased transit traffic and illegal waste disposal that local authorities have inadequately addressed for years.

Jan 6 • 09:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Residents of Zapruđe: Redirect traffic, our small street is full of waste and trucks

Residents of Karla Metikoša Street in Zapruđe are facing ongoing issues with increased transit traffic and illegal waste dumping, which they claim are being inadequately addressed by city services.

Jan 3 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Eching: Illegal Waste Disposal Costs Driver's License

A 44-year-old man lost his driver's license after being observed illegally dumping household waste in Eching on Tuesday afternoon.

Dec 31 • 09:24 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

The liquidation of the illegal dump in Brno-Horní Heršpice continues. Germany will take away another 280 tons of waste

Efforts to clear the illegal dump in Brno-Horní Heršpice are ongoing, with Germany set to remove an additional 280 tons of waste.

Dec 29 • 18:15 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

There is no trace left of the illegal dump in Jiříkov. The liquidation was taken over by the Bavarian authorities after the company went bankrupt.

Bavarian authorities have taken over the cleanup of an illegal dump in Jiříkov following the insolvency of the responsible company.

Dec 27 • 15:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

More than 90 locations in Croatia are suffocating in garbage: Illegal burial of medical and plastic waste in three cities

In 2025, illegal waste disposal, including hazardous types, became a critical issue in Croatia, prompting Uskok to investigate a case involving the illegal burial of thousands of cubic meters of medical and plastic waste imported from Italy and Slovenia in the cities of Varaždin, Gospić, and Benkovac.

Dec 27 • 11:11 UTC

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