illegal dumping
Coverage of illegal dumping in the Nexus archive.
- City of Denver says images of piling waste a case of illegal dumping
A Denver Park Hill resident reports that trash in her alley has not been collected by city-run waste services for over two months. The City of Denver has labeled the piling waste as a case of illegal dumping.
- Bali is Still Choking on Plastic
Bali, Indonesia, is experiencing severe plastic pollution due to landfill restrictions, leading to illegal dumping and open trash burning. The situation has created a 'gigantic haze' over the island, with trash piling up on roadsides and plastic contaminating rivers.
- Over 800 pounds of meth seized after illegal dumping investigation uncovers large lab in Palmdale
An investigation into a possible illegal dumping incident led authorities to dismantle a large clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Palmdale and seize over 800 pounds of methamphetamine.
- Illegal dumping complaint leads to discovery of ‘Breaking Bad-‘style drug lab in SoCal
Authorities investigating an illegal dumping complaint in Palmdale discovered 800 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a storage container. The find was likened to a 'Breaking Bad-style' drug lab due to its scale and concealment method.
- South Africa: As the Waste Piles Up in Gqeberha, Residents Ask - Where Are the Trucks?
Residents in Gqeberha demand immediate action to address persistent waste management failures, escalating illegal dumping, and health risks linked to municipal neglect.
- Illegal dumping in Berkeley a 'nightmare' when students move out: How Cal program aims to curb it
Thousands of University of California, Berkeley students graduating in May contribute to a spike in illegal dumping during move-outs. A Cal program is working to address the issue, which has been described as a 'nightmare' for the community.
- Illegal Dumping: Lagos Waste agency condemns attack on enforcement officers
Lagos Waste Management Agency (LAWMA) condemned an attack on its enforcement officers, calling the incident unacceptable and warning against obstructing the agency’s lawful activities. The agency emphasized its commitment to combating illegal dumping.
- Help with paying garbage-related fee among proposed amendments to Houston mayor’s budget plan
Proposed amendments to Houston mayor’s budget plan include allocating $3 million to mitigate illegal dumping. Another amendment aims to provide assistance with paying garbage-related fees.
- Prince George’s County to crack down on illegal dumping
Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy announced a crackdown on illegal dumping, citing surveillance video of three individuals dumping trash. Two suspects were charged, while a reward is offered for information leading to the third. The initiative aims to hold violators accountable with fines up to $30,000 and imprisonment.
- Pope Leo urges end to pollution, criticises profits earned
Pope Leo criticized companies for prioritizing profits over environmental protection during a visit to Acerra, Italy, an area known for illegal toxic waste dumping. He called for rejecting practices that pollute the environment and harm social coexistence.
- 'Disgusting' clinical waste dumped on Sheppey beaches
Hundreds of clinical waste vials and thousands of tonnes of illegally dumped waste were found on Sheppey beaches. The incident has been described as 'disgusting' and highlights environmental and health concerns.