Illegal dumping is a recurring issue across many areas. In Melbourne, one street turned into a repeated dump site. Local residents say they are fed up. In Victoria, a man took away several trailers of rubbish abandoned in a state forest. Douglas Shire now uses a dedicated officer to enforce dumping rules.

In Gurugram, residents objected to waste dumping that caused damage to local roads. South Korean forest authorities have stepped up efforts to stop illegal foraging. Their crackdown continues through October. In Lagos, a waste management agency is recruiting young people to assist in keeping the surroundings cleaner.