Lagos residents excited over reintroduction of monthly sanitation, lawyers kick
Lagos residents are enthusiastic about the revival of monthly sanitation efforts aimed at improving cleanliness and reducing flooding, while some express concerns over enforcement and the need for better waste management education.
Dog Poop Thaws on Streets, in Parks and Playgrounds – Östersund Municipality: 'Pretty Boring'
A survey reveals that dog owners in Jämtland are less likely to pick up after their pets compared to the national average, leading to concerns about cleanliness in public areas.
Two Indians in London Face Heavy Fine for Spitting Paan! Fine of 172,000 Rupees Imposed
Two Indian nationals in London were fined 1.72 lakh rupees for spitting paan on the street, highlighting the strict public cleanliness laws in the UK.
Dirt, parking, trafficking... The seeds of anger among Parisians after two terms of Anne Hidalgo
Parisians express growing dissatisfaction with the city's decline in cleanliness and safety as they prepare for the municipal elections.
Video shows rats on the sandy beach in the coastline of SP; SEE
A video depicting a large number of rats on a beach in Mongaguá, São Paulo, has gone viral, prompting concerns from local authorities about beach cleanliness and animal control efforts.
100 Piles of Dog Waste in 100 Meters – Then Jim Stopped Counting: “So Disgusting”
A resident in Västerås, Sweden, found an alarming number of dog waste piles along public pathways, raising concerns about cleanliness and municipal responsibility.
PHOTOS ⟩ A bench located in a prominent place caught the attention of a Tartu resident: who would sit on it?
A Tartu resident shared a photo of a dirty bench outside the Ministry of Education, which was unexpectedly cleaned the following day as part of a city-wide initiative.
VIDEO: Spring Thaw Reveals an Awkward Problem on the Streets: It's Not Natural Fertilizer and Won't Disappear on Its Own
The spring thaw is revealing the issue of dog waste hidden under the winter snow in public spaces, prompting calls for pet owners to take responsibility.
Four Days After Carnival, Portable Toilets Remain in Ibirapuera
Portable toilets installed for Carnival festivities continue to remain in Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo four days after the event ended, causing public complaints about cleanliness and availability.
VIDEO: Frosty temperatures put the cleanliness of buses to the test
Bus drivers start their first rounds before dawn, with cleaning crews working tirelessly in freezing temperatures to prepare the vehicles for the morning rush.
Petrolina Carnival: see the schedule for this Tuesday
Petrolina's Carnival in Pernambuco concludes on Tuesday, featuring various festivities and waste management efforts to maintain cleanliness during the celebrations.
The secret patrols of Police and Cleaning impose 111 fines in a month for improperly deposited waste in the capital
Secret patrols in Madrid have issued 111 fines for improper waste disposal in the first month of a new initiative.
‘Welcome to 1920s Sydney’: shuttle bus bans passengers in swimwear, citing ‘cleanliness’
Sydney’s Northern Beaches council has prohibited passengers in swimwear from using a free community shuttle bus, citing concerns about cleanliness.
Kaunas residents frightened by "Kaunas Cleanliness" employee rampaging in public transport
A man dressed in a 'Kaunas Cleanliness' uniform caused a disturbance on a public bus in Kaunas, alarming passengers with aggressive behavior.
Fines for irregular waste disposal total R$ 650 thousand in Teresina; more than 1,500 infractions in 2025
The city of Teresina has imposed over R$ 650,000 in fines for illegal waste disposal, recording 1,557 infractions so far in 2025.
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.
Five tons of waste collected after the match between Barcelona SC and Inter Miami
After the football match between Barcelona SC and Inter Miami, authorities collected five tons of waste from the vicinity of the Monumental stadium in Ecuador.
Sewage in drinking water blamed for at least 10 deaths in India’s ‘cleanest city’
Sewage contamination in Indore's drinking water has resulted in at least 10 deaths, including that of a baby boy, and led to over 270 hospitalizations, despite the city's reputation for cleanliness.