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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Chaos continues in the collection of used clothing. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel

The article discusses the current challenges in the collection and recycling of used clothing in Poland, alongside efforts by municipalities to improve textile waste management.

Mar 21 • 08:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Nearly 1,750 fines for illegal parking in front of garbage bins in 2025

In 2025, approximately 1,750 drivers in Thessaloniki received fines for illegally parking in front of garbage bins, obstructing waste collection operations.

Mar 21 • 08:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

COE of Guayaquil urges citizens to respect schedules implemented in Guayaquil to avoid health problems

Guayaquil's COE is urging residents to adhere to new waste collection schedules to address issues with trash accumulation amid a curfew.

Mar 18 • 23:53 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Complaints in Guayaquil over waste accumulation after change in collection hours

Residents in Guayaquil are expressing dissatisfaction due to uncollected waste following a change in garbage collection times related to a curfew.

Mar 18 • 15:04 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

ESA asks Norway to meet waste collection and recycling targets

The ESA has criticized Norway for failing to meet key waste collection and recycling targets, revealing a shortfall in the recycling of municipal waste.

Mar 18 • 12:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bin rule changes that will affect all households in England this April

New recycling rules will be implemented across all households in England starting in April 2026, introducing a standardized waste collection system.

Mar 17 • 12:37 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cleaning of hydrocarbon-contaminated beaches in Veracruz and Tabasco reaches 85% completion: Pemex

Cleanup efforts for hydrocarbon contamination on beaches in Veracruz and Tabasco have progressed to approximately 85% completion as Pemex reports the collection of around 91 tons of oil-impacted waste.

Mar 16 • 14:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Strange find near a container scared a Vilnius resident: 'Could this be evidence of a crime?'

A man in Vilnius discovered a collection of discarded mobile phones and personal documents near a waste container, leading him to question whether they were linked to criminal activity.

Mar 14 • 15:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Birmingham bin workers’ strike: why did it start and when will it end?

The strike by Birmingham's bin workers, ongoing for over a year, began over proposed pay cuts and role changes, leading to a significant disruption in waste collection services in the city.

Mar 11 • 19:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bin men ‘refuse to take woman’s rubbish’ and she’s horrified when checking shed

A woman in Northampton is upset after refuse workers repeatedly refuse to collect her waste, leading to a distressing discovery in her shed.

Mar 11 • 10:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

All you need to know as wheelie bin rules could see you fined £80

Households in England may face £80 fines for violating new waste collection rules enforced by local councils.

Mar 10 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'I leave my medicines to pay the garbage fee': the discontent of Quito residents with the new waste collection fee collection method

Quito residents are expressing frustration over a new waste collection fee that is now included in their water bills, resulting in significant increases in costs.

Mar 8 • 13:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bin man's hilarious reaction to drivers who get angry when they block the road

A bin man humorously addressed the frustration of drivers who become angry when their lorries block roadways during rubbish collection.

Mar 7 • 11:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Change in IPTU of Campo Grande: new dates are announced and single payment is moved to April

The city of Campo Grande has announced new deadlines for the payment of the Urban Property Tax (IPTU) and related waste collection fees, with the single payment deadline set for April 10.

Mar 6 • 16:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Man tried to 'bribe' binmen with biscuits but the response was cruel

A man attempted to bribe refuse collectors with biscuits in hopes of having his overflowing bins collected, but faced a harsh response from the workers who adhered strictly to waste collection rules.

Mar 6 • 09:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Understanding the intention to impose fines for incorrect sorting from the residents of Ostrobothnia – "Nothing will come of it, as everything is in disarray"

Finnish waste management company Ekorosk faces criticism over plans to issue fines for incorrect waste sorting, highlighting tension between waste collection companies and the company's policy.

Mar 5 • 17:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ex-binman shares 1 issue that will stop your bin from being collected

A former refuse collector reveals a common mistake that leads to bins being left unemptied on collection day.

Mar 4 • 13:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mayor Pabel Muñoz applies four adjustments to the waste collection fee and offers compensation starting in April

Mayor Pabel Muñoz of Quito announced four modifications to the waste collection fee aimed at reducing community discontent, with an automatic compensation plan set to begin in April for affected residents.

Mar 3 • 17:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Ecoservice Will Continue to Manage Waste Collection in Šiauliai

Ecoservice has secured a four-year contract to manage waste collection in Šiauliai, which includes organizing waste collection, maintaining containers, and collaborating with residents and city institutions.

Mar 3 • 08:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pequis, São Jorge, Monte Hebron and three more neighborhoods will have selective collection service in Uberlândia

The Municipal Department of Water and Sewage (Dmae) in Uberlândia, Brazil, is expanding its door-to-door selective waste collection service to six more neighborhoods starting March 18.

Mar 2 • 18:13 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Spring of New Life: The Trap of "Cheap Collection" for Unwanted Items, Even Top Search Results Lead to Trouble

Many people in Japan are facing issues with unscrupulous waste collection services that lure customers with low prices but end up charging exorbitant fees.

Mar 1 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

R$ 157 million contract for regular waste ignores recycling crisis in Sorocaba, says expert

An expert criticizes Sorocaba's government for prioritizing a lucrative waste collection contract over support for local recycling cooperatives, which recycle less than 2% of the city's waste.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

4 items to never put in recycling trash or binman warns 'it won't be collected'

A refuse collector advises against placing certain items in recycling bins to ensure collection.

Feb 28 • 08:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall expands garbage collection in the rural area of Petrolina; check routes

The Petrolina City Hall is expanding garbage collection routes in rural areas to improve service coverage and sanitary conditions starting March 2026.

Feb 27 • 19:07 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Then comes the decision on how the collection of your waste will be resolved

New EU legislation will require all property owners in Sweden to establish waste collection points for various recyclables within ten months, creating challenges for older properties in urban areas.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 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

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