Illegal dumping is a recurring issue in numerous communities. In Melbourne, one street has become a repeated dump site. Local residents say they are frustrated. In Victoria, a man hauled away several trailers of rubbish abandoned in a state forest. Douglas Shire now employs a dedicated officer to tackle dumping rules.
In Gurugram, residents protested waste dumping that damaged local roads. South Korean forest authorities are working harder to halt illegal foraging. Their crackdown continues through October. In Lagos, a waste management agency is involving young people to help keep the surroundings cleaner.