Drone images captured two weeks after Ambipar was fined R$ 700,000 for garbage accumulation in Fernando de Noronha reveal alarming volumes of waste in the island's waste treatment facility. Despite the fine and concerns expressed by environmental advocates, the situation seems unchanged, with mountains of waste still visible at the entrance of the waste management plant. Reporters were not permitted inside the facility, raising questions about the management of the waste crisis.

G1 reached out to Ambipar for details regarding the current volume of accumulated waste and their plans for its removal, but the company did not respond by the time of the article's update. The ongoing accumulation of trash is particularly concerning given the small scale of Fernando de Noronha, which has limited resources and a fragile ecosystem. Previously reported figures indicated that the waste management plant held approximately 5,500 tons of garbage in November 2025, emphasizing the long-standing nature of this issue and the critical need for effective waste management solutions on the island.

Experts, including chemical engineer Edjar Rocha, have repeatedly criticized the waste situation in Fernando de Noronha, pointing out the environmental risks posed by improper waste disposal. This ongoing situation not only endangers marine life and local ecosystems but also affects the reputation of Fernando de Noronha as a prime tourist destination in Brazil. The failure to address this waste build-up and to implement a sustainable waste management strategy could have dire repercussions for both the environment and the local economy.