Illegal dumping is a recurring issue across many areas. In Melbourne, one street has become 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 employs a dedicated officer to deal with dumping rules.

In Gurugram, residents protested waste dumping that caused damage to local roads. South Korean forest authorities are working harder to put a stop to illegal foraging. Their crackdown runs through October. In Lagos, a waste management agency is involving young people to assist in keeping the surroundings cleaner.