In Uberaba, Brazil, the waste collection company's failure to collect garbage across various neighborhoods has prompted a notification from the Consórcio Intermunicipal de Desenvolvimento Regional (Convale), which oversees solid waste management in the area. The situation escalated over the past week, leading to numerous complaints on social media and a session of the city council where the issue was openly criticized. By the end of the day, the waste collection service was reportedly regularized, alleviating some public concern.

On Saturday, the Consórcio identified multiple areas with a significant accumulation of waste, especially in high-traffic locations and main avenues. They issued the waste collection company a 48-hour deadline to present a plan of action to rectify the service issues. In their response, the company, Sempre Uberaba, acknowledged the gaps in service delivery, attributing the delays to heavy rainfall in recent weeks and a shortage of workers.

While the immediate crisis may have been resolved with the waste collection resumed, the incident highlights ongoing issues in public service reliability in Uberaba and serves as a reminder of the importance of timely waste management in urban areas to maintain public health and satisfaction. It also raises questions about the adequacy of the company's emergency response strategies during adverse weather conditions.