Illegal dumping remains common in numerous communities. In Melbourne, one street turned into a repeated dump site. Local residents say they have had enough. In Victoria, a man took away several trailers of rubbish abandoned in a state forest. Douglas Shire now has a dedicated officer to tackle dumping rules.
In Gurugram, residents objected to waste dumping that damaged local roads. South Korean forest authorities are intensifying patrols 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.