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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.