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National & Local

Temu has started cooperation with an Estonian company for waste management compliance

E-commerce platform Temu has signed an agreement with an Estonian accredited producer responsibility organization to assist its sellers in complying with electronic and battery waste management requirements.

Feb 27 • 17:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Poor Waste Management Costs Ghana Over GH¢6.2bn Annually - Report

A report reveals that Ghana loses over GH¢6.2 billion annually due to poor waste management and sanitation.

Feb 27 • 14:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Head of the Vilnius Waste System Administrator Resigns

The head of Vilnius Waste System Administrator will resign, with Mindaugas Augaitis temporarily taking over the position until a new leader is appointed through a public competition.

Feb 27 • 14:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Why waste keeps piling up in Lagos — LAWMA MD

The Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority discusses the challenges of waste management in Lagos amidst rapid population growth.

Feb 27 • 07:51 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
🇸🇪 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG makes plastic waste management legally binding for producers

The Nigerian Federal Government has enacted mandatory plastic waste management regulations for producers, making them legally accountable for their products and waste.

Feb 26 • 23:06 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Fly-tipping 'war zone' as tonnes of rubbish including burnt-out caravan left after travellers eviction

After the eviction of travellers in Herefordshire, significant fly-tipping has left the site resembling a 'war zone', with piles of rubbish and debris.

Feb 26 • 15:46 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The government sells three gravel hills to a company linked to VKG

The Estonian government has decided to sell three gravel hills in Kohtla-Järve for €443,000 to a company associated with VKG.

Feb 26 • 10:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Good Morning Britain star makes heartbreaking announcement as guest left 'distraught'

A heartbreaking announcement was made on Good Morning Britain regarding the serious issue of fly-tipping in the UK, affecting both public and private lands.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nova Friburgo signs new urban cleaning concession contract

The municipality of Nova Friburgo has signed a new concession contract for urban cleaning services and waste management valued at R$ 1.6 billion and lasting 30 years.

Feb 25 • 17:27 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos seals public toilet for pumping sewage into drainage

The Lagos State Government has shut down a public toilet for illegally pumping sewage into the drainage system, posing a health risk and environmental hazard.

Feb 25 • 13:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Binman's 'rule' for anyone recycling tins and jars with labels left on

A TikTok rubbish collector clarifies that it is not necessary to remove labels from tins and jars when recycling, but also emphasizes the importance of following other recycling guidelines.

Feb 25 • 11:38 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Illegal landfill in Babīte municipality uncovered with a pile of construction and household waste

An illegal landfill has been discovered in Babīte municipality, where officials suspect that the waste did not originate from households but rather from targeted waste management operations.

Feb 25 • 11:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Controversy over 'private consignment' of 530,000 tons of waste in the metropolitan area this year

This article discusses the controversy surrounding the consignment of municipal solid waste management in South Korea's metropolitan area, revealing over 530,000 tons handled by private companies since the ban on landfill began in January.

Feb 25 • 05:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Waste Management: Dispute Over Overloaded Recycling Center in Ottobrunn

The recycling center in Ottobrunn is facing severe overcrowding issues, prompting local authorities to address the outdated facilities from the 1970s.

Feb 24 • 14:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The scene in Vilnius shocked: waste dumped on the street, but the hauler has an explanation

A resident of Vilnius expresses outrage as garbage was dumped on the street near a waste container, but a waste management company explains the incident was due to potential fire hazards.

Feb 24 • 11:45 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
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Max Hjelm: Who Wants a City with More Trash Cans than Trees?

The article discusses the problems arising from implementing stricter waste management policies in Swedish cities, highlighting the negative impact on residential areas.

Feb 24 • 05:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Worms in the Head program diverts 900 tons of waste from the landfill

The Minhoca na Cabeça program in Florianópolis has successfully diverted nearly 996 tons of organic waste from landfills each year through promoting home composting and environmental education.

Feb 23 • 19:31 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Let's Fix the Legal System That Leaves 'Death Alone' Untended

The rising trend of solitary deaths in South Korea highlights a legal gap in handling the biological waste left behind, which is currently treated as regular waste instead of hazardous medical waste.

Feb 23 • 10:08 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
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did CM Rekha Gupta say about the cleanliness of Delhi?

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta highlighted the ongoing accumulation of six thousand metric tons of waste daily, leading to massive garbage mounds in the city.

Feb 23 • 07:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Efforts to Make Okhla Site Completely Garbage-Free by 2026 Continue

Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced ongoing efforts to make the Okhla site completely garbage-free by 2026, increasing the number of machines to speed up cleanup operations.

Feb 23 • 04:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did CM Rekha say about the mountain of garbage in Delhi?

CM Rekha Gupta discussed efforts to handle 30,000 to 35,000 tons of waste in Delhi, highlighting the use of trommel machines for waste separation.

Feb 23 • 04:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CM Rekha Gupta explains the waste management plan

Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta outlined a significant waste management initiative aimed at increasing processing capacity in the region.

Feb 23 • 02:55 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LAWMA recorded 1,023 illegal waste dumping cases in 2025 – Report

The Lagos Waste Management Authority reported over 1,000 illegal waste dumping cases in Lagos state for the year 2025, leading to legal actions against numerous offenders.

Feb 22 • 13:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Selecting Companies to Become ‘Leading Circular Economy Models’ Minimizing Resource Consumption

The Korean Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment is recruiting companies that heavily generate waste to support the transition to a circular economy.

Feb 22 • 03:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Praia Grande will build a new municipal transshipment station; see details

The city of Praia Grande, Brazil, is set to construct a new municipal transshipment station for solid waste management near the Padre Manoel da Nóbrega highway.

Feb 21 • 17:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At least four cities in Alto Tietê charge 'waste fee'; see amounts

At least four cities in the Alto Tietê region have started charging residents a 'waste fee' as part of their urban property tax to fund waste management services.

Feb 21 • 11:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Ramadan in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How It Changes Our Daily Habits?

The article explores how artificial intelligence is transforming daily habits during Ramadan, emphasizing efficient meal management and sustainability.

Feb 21 • 05:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Abiodun appoints new SA on waste management

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has appointed Farook Akintunde as the Special Adviser on Waste Management Authority, urging him to improve the agency's effectiveness using his experience.

Feb 21 • 00:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun governor dismisses waste management authority chief, appoints replacement

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has dismissed the previous Managing Director of the Ogun State Waste Management Authority and appointed Farook Akintunde as his replacement.

Feb 20 • 21:55 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
🇬🇧 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
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Vrček: Who wants a green waste incinerator?

The article discusses opposition to the construction of a waste incinerator in Zagreb, highlighting past and present protests against the city mayor’s plans.

Feb 20 • 06:30 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
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Flood dangers in Vilnius: waste containers even in prestigious neighborhoods may remain full

Meteorologists warn of potential flooding in Vilnius due to changing weather patterns, causing concerns about waste management in the city.

Feb 20 • 04:21 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
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An incomprehensible problem revealed from the plot of the house

A Finnish court has ordered home sellers to pay buyers nearly 200,000 euros after large amounts of household and construction waste were found buried on the property.

Feb 19 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ship that was supposed to transport garbage from Fernando de Noronha travels without waste and takes a microbus

The company Ambipar was fined for the irregular accumulation of waste in Fernando de Noronha after a ship intended to transport garbage departed without carrying any.

Feb 19 • 13:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Germany has already taken 617 tons of its waste from Czechia, but several dozen tons remain in Brno

Germany has transported 617 tons of waste from Czechia, but still has several dozen tons left in Brno.

Feb 19 • 12:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

'Prolific waste criminal' ordered to pay £1.4m for illegal dumping at 16 sites

Varun Datta, a waste broker from London, has been fined £1.4 million for illegally dumping over 4,275 tonnes of waste at various locations across England.

Feb 19 • 10:37 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonian scientist's smart gel would have bacteria working hard in space

An Estonian researcher has developed a smart hydrogel for bacteria to thrive in space using organic waste as food.

Feb 19 • 07:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The quarry will collapse, the village fears. The company wants to strengthen it with a million tons of waste

A village in Czechia is concerned about the stability of a nearby quarry, as a company plans to reinforce it using a substantial amount of waste.

Feb 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Implementation of waste projects in Kavala, Rhodes

The construction of a waste processing unit in Kavala has begun, valued at €101.38 million after the recent contract signing.

Feb 19 • 04:54 UTC

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