Illegal dumping is a recurring issue in numerous communities. In Melbourne, one street has become a repeated dump site. Local residents say they are fed up. In Victoria, a man took away several trailers of rubbish left in a state forest. Douglas Shire now has a dedicated officer to enforce dumping rules.

In Gurugram, residents protested waste dumping that took a toll on local roads. South Korean forest authorities have stepped up efforts to halt illegal foraging. Their crackdown continues through October. In Lagos, a waste management agency is recruiting young people to help keep the surroundings cleaner.