Illegal waste disposal in Hamburg is increasing significantly, with tonnage rising by 60% and reports by nearly 90% since 2020. Costs for the city have also surged, while fines collected remain relatively low. The Left Party calls for social justice in waste management.
Political commentator Chou Hsuan questions the Taipei city government's delayed investigation into nearly 7,000 tons of illegal waste found at the Peiying social housing site in 2020. He alleges the city prioritized waste removal over immediate investigation, potentially destroying evidence.
England's Environment Agency has published a watchlist of 117 high-priority illegal waste sites, including nearly 30 'super sites' with over 20,000 tonnes of rubbish. The largest is in Northwich, Cheshire, with 281,000 tonnes.
Investigators in Queensland, Australia, are tackling illegal waste dumping with technology and enforcement. Ipswich City Council officer Mark Bolton and Logan Mayor Jon Raven discuss the challenges, including excuses, types of waste, and the success of surveillance. Logan has issued $2 million in fines since 2020. Charities highlight the human element, linking dumping to evictions and cost of living pressures, though officials emphasize laziness and community pride.
Ellena Savage's debut essay collection, Blueberries, was a surprise hit. In her new novel, The Ruiners, she takes on Charles Dickens and the illegal waste trade.
