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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall releases updated IPTU and waste collection fees bills

The City Hall of Pindamonhangaba has made updated IPTU and waste collection fee bills available for consultation, printing, and payment after corrections to the tables were made earlier this month.

Feb 26 • 16:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Significant Changes to Waste Sorting Regulations Expected in Riga Starting March Next Year

Starting March 1, 2027, Riga will implement mandatory sorting of paper, plastic, and metal waste, as well as separate collection of organic waste.

Feb 26 • 16:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Gallery no longer a 'waste of time' as $145m of art goes on display

The Newcastle Art Gallery has opened its expanded wing after two decades of delays and funding issues, making it the largest public art gallery in regional New South Wales.

Feb 25 • 20:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Even Lapland has not been spared from rats – Rats have returned to yards in Kemi

Kemi, Finland, has reported a resurgence of rats in residential areas due to ineffective waste collection over the holiday season.

Feb 25 • 14:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Recycling sector faces crisis and selective collection decreases in Sorocaba: 'Difficult cycle to break', says cooperative president

Sorocaba's selective waste collection has significantly decreased, moving from weekly to bi-weekly or even monthly services due to economic challenges faced by local cooperatives.

Feb 25 • 13:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Galápagos Free of E-Waste Adds Key Entities for Recycling

The program Galápagos Free of E-Waste has incorporated new partners to enhance electronic waste collection on San Cristóbal Island.

Feb 23 • 20:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 23 • 19:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Selective collection campaign receives recyclable materials in the Civic Center until February 27

A recycling collection campaign is taking place at the Civic Center in Boa Vista, Brazil, accepting various recyclable materials from February 23 to 27.

Feb 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Action before the Constitutional Court seeks to stop the collection of waste fees in Quito

City officials in Quito have filed a legal action to halt the increased waste collection fees introduced on February 1st after residents expressed financial distress over the surging costs.

Feb 23 • 01:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Getliņi develops a new cell with modern leachate collection systems

The waste management company Getliņi eko is planning to invest nearly five million euros in the construction of a new waste burial cell at the Getliņi landfill.

Feb 22 • 20:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Responsible Summer: Participate in the 27th edition of Praia Limpa on the sands of Recife

The 27th edition of Praia Limpa has officially commenced in Recife, promoting responsible waste disposal at local beaches with the distribution of paper bags for waste collection.

Feb 20 • 14:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Justė Arlauskaitė-Jazzu – new troubles in court

Singer Justė Arlauskaitė-Jazzu is facing legal issues for failing to pay municipal waste collection fees for her property in Varėna, Lithuania.

Feb 20 • 14:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 • 04:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 19 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 18 • 17:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 18 • 16:52 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

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.

Feb 18 • 15:25 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Million bill for new waste sorting: 'We were forced to raise the fee'

Sweden is set to implement a new EU waste sorting law in 2027 that will shift the burden of costs for waste collection to property owners and housing associations, provoking legal concerns from property owners.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Fuel Crisis in Cuba: US Sanctions Lead to Mountains of Trash in Havana

Cuba's severe trash crisis in Havana is a direct result of US sanctions, which have dramatically reduced fuel supplies for waste collection vehicles.

Feb 17 • 10:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

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.

Feb 16 • 21:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 16 • 15:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Selective electronic waste collection is launched in Manaus to reduce environmental impact

Manaus has launched an electronic waste collection project aimed at recycling and reducing environmental impact through proper disposal of electronic devices.

Feb 15 • 20:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Price Shock for the Residents of This City: For Some, Trash Collection Will Increase Several Times

Residents in a Lithuanian district are facing a hike in trash collection fees, attributed to government regulations.

Feb 13 • 16:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bin rules that could see all households across England fined £80

Households in England could face £80 fines for violating new bin rules set by local authorities regarding waste collection and placement.

Feb 13 • 11:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Binman says rubbish 'won't be collected' if common items are seen inside

A waste collector warns that common items in bins could lead to non-collection of rubbish.

Feb 13 • 08:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ministry of Climate: The claim of a sharp increase in waste collection prices in the capital is incorrect

The Estonian Ministry of Climate disputes claims regarding a significant rise in Tallinn's waste collection costs, citing anticipated reductions in waste volume due to reforms.

Feb 11 • 09:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Deputy Mayor: Waste collection in Tallinn will increase by 75 percent

Tallinn's Deputy Mayor Kristjan Järvan announced that residents will likely face a 75% increase in waste collection fees starting this summer due to rising costs in waste management.

Feb 10 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Suzano announces a new company responsible for emergency waste collection

Suzano has appointed a new company for emergency waste collection after the previous contractor failed to provide services since February 5.

Feb 10 • 21:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the payment calendar for IPTU and TCR in João Pessoa in 2026

The payment calendar for the Property Tax (IPTU) and Waste Collection Fee (TCR) in João Pessoa for 2026 has been released, with specific dates for single and installment payments.

Feb 10 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campo Grande City Council maintains veto on project that blocked increase in waste tax and impact on property tax

The Campo Grande City Council upheld Mayor Adriane Lopes' veto against a project intended to prevent an increase in the waste collection fee, which directly affects property tax rates.

Feb 10 • 17:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 60 beneficiaries of the Citizenship Walk find employment in January

In January, 64 homeless individuals supported by Passarela da Cidadania in Florianópolis secured jobs, primarily in urban cleaning and waste collection.

Feb 10 • 16:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Suzano decrees fiscal intervention in the concession of the waste collection company

Suzano has declared a fiscal intervention in Renova Suzano Ambiental Ltda due to ongoing labor strikes affecting waste collection services in the city.

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

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.

Feb 9 • 22:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 9 • 22:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Irregular waste collection accumulates trash on the streets of Ribeirão Preto; secretary asks the public to avoid placing it at doors

Accumulated waste due to the stoppage of collectors in Ribeirão Preto has led to trash flooding the streets amid heavy rains.

Feb 9 • 17:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Defra issues '4 new bins for all homes' banned item fines update as change coming 'in weeks'

Defra has announced new recycling guidelines for households in England, introducing four separate bins for waste collection starting March 31.

Feb 9 • 15:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 9 • 13:36 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Côte d'Ivoire: the Zion Kingdom Festival highlights the 'Stop Plastic' initiative

The Zion Kingdom Festival in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, emphasizes environmental protection with its 'Stop Plastic' initiative, focusing on waste collection and awareness.

Feb 8 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Pärnu City Opposes Planned Ban on Internal Waste Collection Contracts

Pärnu City opposes a proposed ban on internal waste collection contracts, which would affect municipalities like Pärnu that currently use direct contracts with their own companies.

Feb 7 • 16:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Making clothing recycling as easy as returning plastic bottles through AI automation

A new AI-powered collection machine for clothing recycling is being developed in Finland to simplify the process and help reduce textile waste across Europe.

Feb 7 • 10:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Binman warns rubbish 'won't be collected' if 1 item is spotted in recycling

A binman warns that rubbish collection may be refused if certain items are found in recycling bins.

Feb 7 • 08:09 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Waste collection program to tackle rising number of lithium-ion battery fires

A new waste collection program initiated by councils in North Queensland aims to encourage safe disposal of lithium-ion batteries to reduce fire incidents.

Feb 6 • 22:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Center: Waste Collection in Split Will Drastically Increase Due to HDZ

The political party Centar has warned that waste collection fees in Split may rise significantly, potentially doubling due to the poor management of waste by the HDZ mayor Tomislav Šuta.

Feb 6 • 11:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Binman issues dire 'higher council tax' warning over bin mistake

A refuse collector warns that improperly disposing of certain items can result in property damage and increased council tax during a TikTok segment.

Feb 5 • 06:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 4 • 15:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 4 • 13:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Anyone in UK with a food bin issued 'contamination' warning - do not do this

A waste collection worker in the UK warns residents about a common mistake that is contaminating food bins, urging them to remove food from packaging before disposal.

Feb 3 • 05:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: "We never do things perfectly," Emmanuel Grégoire acknowledges "failures" on cleanliness

Socialist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire admits to "failures" in cleanliness during the Paris municipal elections and criticizes proposals for privatizing waste collection made by other candidates.

Jan 16 • 08:19 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Jewelry, eggs, and waste: the products that increased the most in price in 2025, with increases over 30%

Jewelry, eggs, and waste collection services experienced price increases exceeding 30% in 2025, according to December data, while olive oil prices fell by 31.6%.

Jan 15 • 12:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Former Mayor of Orihuela Mónica Lorente and eight others sentenced for waste contract

The Alicante Court has sentenced former Orihuela mayor Mónica Lorente and three former councilors in the 'Brugal case' concerning irregularities in waste collection and street cleaning contracts in the Alicante region.

Jan 12 • 13:43 UTC

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