Illegal dumping is a recurring issue in many places. In Melbourne, one street turned into a repeated dump site. Local residents say they are fed up. 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 demonstrated against waste dumping that caused damage to local roads. South Korean forest authorities have stepped up efforts to put a stop to illegal foraging. Their crackdown continues through October. In Lagos, a waste management agency is involving young people to help keep the surroundings cleaner.