Illegal dumping remains common in numerous communities. In Melbourne, one street turned into a repeated dump site. Local residents say they are frustrated. In Victoria, a man removed several trailers of rubbish left in a state forest. Douglas Shire now uses 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 goes through October. In Lagos, a waste management agency is getting young people to help keep the surroundings cleaner.