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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"What the hell, don’t you feel weird?" A Pärnu local discovers an unexpected garbage heap on private land and offers a hundred euros for a tip about the litterbug

A local man in Pärnu, Estonia, offers a reward for information regarding a person who illegally dumped trash on private property, sparking discussions about waste disposal practices among residents.

Mar 20 • 16:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC expert warns new bins fines even for putting rubbish in when it's overflowing

A BBC expert highlights new laws in England and Wales imposing heavy fines for littering, including penalties for overstuffed bins and leaving donations outside charity shops.

Mar 20 • 10:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

More than 70 UK councils failed to issue single fine for littering last year

Over 70 councils in the UK did not issue any fines for littering in the past year, raising concerns about enforcement and public accountability.

Mar 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

White snus pouches are the new litter plague in the USA

Used snus pouches have become a significant litter problem in the USA, mirroring issues previously faced in Sweden.

Mar 19 • 22:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Duck hunters warned about littering on eve of season

Duck hunters in Victoria are being warned about littering as volunteers report a significant amount of rubbish collected from last year's season ahead of the 2026 hunting season.

Mar 16 • 19:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat lead clean-up exercise in Mushin, warn residents against littering

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, spearheaded a community clean-up in Mushin to promote environmental sanitation and cleanliness among residents.

Mar 14 • 13:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC Springwatch star's 'scary' warning as she joins Mirror's Great British Spring Clean

BBC Springwatch presenter Megan McCubbin emphasizes the importance of tackling litter as she participates in the Great British Spring Clean campaign.

Mar 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letters to the Editor. Raise fines for littering and ban snus

A local resident argues for significantly increased fines for littering in Sweden and proposes a ban on snus to address the issue.

Mar 6 • 15:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Litter louts face fresh punishment under shake-up of local council rules

New statutory guidance in England mandates clearer litter enforcement, targeting persistent offenders while protecting those who litter accidentally.

Mar 2 • 18:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Police apprehended a man in Italy who taught his dog to carry trash to the street

Police in Catania, Sicily, caught a man illegally training his dog to bring trash to the street.

Feb 23 • 08:59 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pensioners who left bags out for charity threatened with £1,000 fines

Two pensioners in Kent received letters threatening hefty fines for leaving bags of donated clothing on the pavement for charity collection.

Feb 19 • 08:37 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Join Mirror's Great British Spring Clean as astonishing number of adults admit littering

A recent study reveals that 27 million adults in the UK have admitted to littering in the past year, prompting a new campaign to encourage cleaning efforts.

Feb 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In the GBA, million-dollar fines and phone lines to report those who throw garbage

Authorities in Merlo, Buenos Aires, have introduced significant fines and dedicated phone lines to combat littering in public spaces.

Feb 11 • 20:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Mallorca's 'Instagram Cove': They Want the Perfect Photo – and Leave Behind Trash and Feces

Thousands of tourists flock to Mallorca's 'Instagram Cove' for the perfect photo, leading to significant littering issues.

Feb 9 • 10:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Municipalities are gearing up: Zero tolerance against litterbugs

Municipalities like Hanau in Germany are implementing stricter penalties for littering as citizens express growing frustration over increasing waste in public spaces.

Feb 9 • 09:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Disgraceful behavior in Japan: Tourists shoved children and trespassed into yards – A tough decision has now been made

The famous cherry blossom festival at Arakurayama Sengen Park near Mount Fuji has been canceled due to tourists' outrageous behavior, including trespassing and littering.

Feb 6 • 19:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Japan cancels cherry blossom festival due to complaints about tourists littering or 'defecating' in gardens

Japan has canceled its cherry blossom festival in Arakurayama Sengen park following increased complaints about disruptive behavior from tourists.

Feb 6 • 10:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Lyon: Criticized for Security, Grégory Doucet Promises an 'Anti-Incivility Brigade'

Lyon's Mayor Grégory Doucet has proposed the establishment of a 50-member 'anti-incivility brigade' aimed at tackling various social nuisances including traffic violations and littering.

Jan 14 • 13:51 UTC

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