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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ostrava is managing to throw away 40 percent less waste

Ostrava has succeeded in reducing its waste disposal by 40 percent.

Mar 22 • 19:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Allowing Direct Landfill of Household Waste at the Metropolitan Landfill During the Maintenance Period of Public Incineration Facilities

The government permits the direct landfill of 163,000 tons of household waste at the metropolitan landfill during maintenance of public incineration facilities to manage waste disposal effectively.

Mar 22 • 08:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Allowing Direct Landfilling of Household Waste During Maintenance Period of Public Incineration Facilities

The Korean authorities have permitted the direct landfilling of household waste at the Seoul metropolitan landfill during the maintenance period of public incineration facilities to reduce reliance on private waste disposal services.

Mar 22 • 02:10 UTC
🇪🇪 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cell phones, computers, and other electronics can be donated during a fair in Teresina

Unused cell phones, computers, and other electronics can be donated at the 'Feirinha Verde' event in Teresina, aimed at promoting proper electronic waste disposal.

Mar 20 • 10:18 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

How did they solve the problems with toilets and waste in ancient Riga? An archaeologist tells the story

An archaeologist discusses waste management challenges in ancient Riga, revealing historical attitudes and actions regarding refuse disposal.

Mar 19 • 13:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A new wave of price increases rolls across Estonia

Estonia will see new waste management fees and price hikes affecting household waste disposal this summer, in addition to the ongoing requirement for packaging separation.

Mar 17 • 21:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Head of State announced laws regarding the compensation for war damages by Russia and waste management

President Alar Karis approved two laws concerning the establishment of an international commission for Ukraine's damage claims and the procurement of waste recycling and disposal services by local governments.

Mar 17 • 11:32 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvia has accumulated about one million tons of asbestos slate; disposal still costs a lot

Latvia faces a significant challenge with approximately one million tons of asbestos slate that poses severe health risks and costly disposal.

Mar 14 • 15:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Literature survey at Nishino-shima nuclear waste final disposal site and briefing session in Tokyo's Ogasawara Village

A briefing session was held for Ogasawara Village residents regarding a literature survey for a potential nuclear waste disposal site on Nishino-shima, highlighting community concerns over safety and the selection process.

Mar 14 • 13:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Can you burn leaves on your plot? Here are the current regulations

The article discusses the regulations governing the burning of plant waste on private plots and in family gardens in Poland.

Mar 13 • 19:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Do you know where to put used baking paper? Most Finns act incorrectly

A survey reveals that most Finns incorrectly dispose of used baking paper in general waste, despite its compostable nature.

Mar 13 • 12:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

She threw away her kids' toys - and was slapped with £11k fine

A mother in Guernsey received an £11,000 fine for throwing away her children's toys, which contained banned batteries.

Mar 13 • 08:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See new rules for implementing ecopoints in new subdivisions

New regulations in Uberlândia, Brazil, require the establishment of ecopoints for waste disposal in all approved new subdivisions.

Mar 11 • 13:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Binman urges people to stop putting 1 common item into food waste or recycling

A refuse worker is warning the public about the improper disposal of a common food item that should be thrown in general waste instead of compost or recycling bins.

Mar 11 • 10:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prefecture will sanction poor waste disposal after flooding in Los Tintos

The Guayas Prefecture is taking measures against poor waste disposal following significant flooding in Los Tintos, Ecuador, which obstructed roads due to debris accumulation.

Mar 10 • 19:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lenten Operation Catches Poorly Preserved Fish, Insects, and Irregular Waste Disposal in Fish Markets of Guarujá

A health inspection operation in Guarujá, São Paulo, uncovered issues of poor fish preservation and irregularities in local fish markets ahead of Lent, prompting warnings and potential penalties for non-compliance.

Mar 10 • 18:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Never pour this kitchen cabinet product down the sink – it is hazardous waste

Household cleaning products can have expiration dates, and improper disposal can lead to hazardous waste issues.

Mar 10 • 17:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After 15min investigations into illegal landfills – million-euro fines, trials, changed laws, and losing environment protectors' jobs

This investigation reveals the existence of a shadow waste disposal system in Lithuania that operates alongside official infrastructure, involving illegal waste carriers and intermediaries.

Mar 10 • 13:51 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After 15min investigations into illegal landfills - millions in fines, courts, amended laws, and lost jobs for environmentalists

Investigations reveal a shadowy waste disposal system in Lithuania involving illegal operators who dump waste in nature, leading to significant penalties and reforms.

Mar 10 • 13:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From Disposal to Art - Meta-recycling

The 'From Disposal to Art - Meta-recycling' project in Ilha Solteira, Brazil, combines electronic waste recycling with artistic creation through free workshops for children and young people.

Mar 10 • 13:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Woman Throws Away Children's Toys Without Removing Batteries – Received Fine and Remained in Tears

A woman on the island of Guernsey faced a hefty fine of £11,500 for accidentally disposing of batteries along with children's toys, leading to significant distress for her family.

Mar 10 • 08:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

A Hidden Force Under the Atlantic Ocean Has Carved a 500-Kilometer Trench

A newly discovered trench in the Atlantic Ocean, over 500 kilometers long, raises questions about oceanic geological processes and their implications for environmental management, particularly regarding nuclear waste disposal.

Mar 9 • 15:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents of Acará protest against a virtual hearing discussing the waste disposal of Greater Belém

Residents of Acará protested against a virtual hearing regarding the installation of a landfill for waste management in Greater Belém.

Mar 6 • 20:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Virtual hearing this Friday, 6, is set to discuss the disposal of waste from Greater Belém in the city of Acará

A virtual hearing will take place to discuss the waste management plans in Acará, with ongoing legal challenges regarding licensing.

Mar 6 • 02:33 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Background of the Sudden Emergence of Minami-Torishima Related to Nuclear Waste Governance

The Japanese government is facing challenges in dealing with nuclear waste disposal, prompting a renewed investigation into Minami-Torishima as potential storage site amid pressures from local government leaders.

Mar 5 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Divinópolis creates law that rewards residents for reporting wildfires, illegal waste disposal, and vandalism

Divinópolis has enacted new laws to combat illegal waste disposal and vandalism, which include rewards for residents who report these offenses.

Mar 5 • 15:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Bin man shares important advice to anyone having Easter eggs this year

A refuse collector shares vital recycling tips for Easter egg packaging to ensure proper waste disposal during the holiday.

Mar 5 • 13:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Why do unnecessary medications accumulate at home? It is prohibited to throw them in the trash.

An increasing amount of returned medicines to pharmacies in Lithuania demonstrates a growing awareness among people about safely disposing of unnecessary medications rather than discarding them with regular waste.

Mar 5 • 08:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I had to take cocktails for a month': garbage collector recalls needle injury in the interior of SP

A garbage collector in São Carlos, Brazil recalls sustaining a needle injury due to the unsafe disposal of syringes and sharp objects, raising concerns over the health risks faced by waste collectors.

Mar 4 • 10:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Japan is looking for a location for its nuclear waste on a remote island

Japan is currently seeking a suitable site for the disposal of spent nuclear fuel, with Minamitorishima Island as the leading candidate.

Mar 4 • 08:07 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

No need to fear license plate readers at Sorpa

Sorpa's communication manager assures that new license plate readers will not lead to automatic billing for waste disposal at recycling stations.

Mar 3 • 21:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

AI Against Illegal Waste Disposal: Understand How the System That Detects Environmental Crimes in Real Time Works in Capivari

Capivari (SP) implements AI surveillance cameras to detect illegal waste disposal in real-time, leading to multiple citations since the system's launch.

Mar 3 • 16:19 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What is nuclear waste? The government has requested an investigation into a disposal site on Minami-Torishima

The Japanese government has requested a study for a potential nuclear waste disposal site on Minami-Torishima, raising concerns and questions about nuclear waste management.

Mar 3 • 11:51 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Application for the first phase of investigation for nuclear waste disposal site at Minami-Torishima by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has requested to conduct the first phase of an investigation for a nuclear waste disposal site on Minami-Torishima.

Mar 3 • 08:15 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Investigation for Nuclear Waste Final Disposal Site to Be Requested in Ogasawara Village, Tokyo – Minister Akazawa

Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa announces plans to request a literature survey for a nuclear waste disposal site in Ogasawara Village, Tokyo.

Mar 3 • 01:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'We have put poison so they don't get into our food': rains and garbage are factors that favor the presence of rats in neighborhoods and commercial areas of Guayaquil

In Guayaquil, heavy rains and improper waste disposal are contributing to an increase in rat populations in residential and commercial areas.

Mar 2 • 14:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilors defend sustainability and environmental protection in Maceió

Council members in Maceió emphasize the importance of environmental sustainability and proper waste disposal during a municipal session.

Feb 27 • 20:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Pharmaceutical Compounds in Water: An Invisible Pollution We Can Stop

The article discusses the issue of pharmaceutical compounds contaminating the environment, primarily through wastewater and improper disposal, and highlights recent studies in Lithuania that reveal their presence in various water sources.

Feb 27 • 06:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gases in the atmosphere, water pollution: see risks of more than 100 tons of waste collected during Carnival in Rio Branco

Around 120 tons of waste were collected in Rio Branco after the Carnival celebrations, raising environmental concerns regarding its disposal and the potential impacts on air and water quality.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finland begins final disposal of nuclear waste

Finland will start the final disposal of nuclear waste, becoming the first country in the world to do so later this year.

Feb 24 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall investigates irregular disposal of clothing remnants and coffins in Adamantina cemetery

The Adamantina City Hall has launched an investigation into the improper disposal of clothing and coffin remnants at the Cemetery of Saudade.

Feb 23 • 19:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LAWMA urges traders, residents to use PSP operators

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has encouraged residents and traders to utilize Private Sector Participant (PSP) operators for waste disposal as part of its environmental sustainability initiatives.

Feb 23 • 10:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Court convicts 19 for environmental offences in Lagos

Nineteen individuals have been convicted by a Lagos court for various environmental sanitation offenses, including open urination, defecation, and improper waste disposal.

Feb 20 • 21:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense warns about waste disposal in canals and intensifies monitoring in Macapá

The Civil Defense in Macapá is intensifying monitoring and providing guidance to residents regarding waste disposal in canals to prevent flooding during the rainy season.

Feb 20 • 19:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LAWMA arrests two for indiscriminate refuse disposal

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has arrested two individuals for improper waste disposal at Ikosi–Ketu, Lagos.

Feb 20 • 16:42 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Binman says food waste 'won't be collected' if 1 item is spotted inside

A waste collector warns that food waste will not be collected if certain items are found, emphasizing the importance of proper disposal.

Feb 20 • 08:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Joint action catches irregular disposal of grease and garbage, in Búzios and Arraial

A joint task force uncovered significant illegal disposal of waste in Búzios and Arraial, prompting inspections and corrective measures for proper waste management.

Feb 20 • 03:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Clean Conscience 2026: Drive-thru raises awareness about correct waste disposal in AC

The Clean Conscience project will conduct a drive-thru event in Acre to promote proper waste disposal and recycling.

Feb 19 • 22:47 UTC

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