Illegal dumping is a recurring issue across many areas. 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 abandoned in a state forest. Douglas Shire now employs a dedicated officer to enforce dumping rules.

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