TRASH, THE SCOURGE OF ILLEGAL DUMPING

Dangerous for the environment, expensive for the offender

Synopsis

Dropping rubbish in the street is punishable by a €2,000 fine. A small town implemented this strong measure to combat illegal dumping.

Local authorities are having trouble with non-recycled waste, which is hazardous to the environment. Some are setting up specialized brigades to track down offenders by analyzing abandoned waste.

The hunt is on for illegal dumping.