Illegal dumping is a recurring issue across many areas. In Melbourne, one street now serves as a repeated dump site. Local residents say they are frustrated. In Victoria, a man took away several trailers of rubbish left in a state forest. Douglas Shire now uses a dedicated officer to deal with dumping rules.

In Gurugram, residents demonstrated against waste dumping that took a toll on 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 recruiting young people to help make the surroundings cleaner.