Detailed description
Illegal dumping refers to waste that has been disposed of unlawfully in the environment, i.e., not via the designated channels such as garbage cans, collection points or recycling centers.
Typical examples include:
- Household waste that is dumped in the forest, on roadsides or in parking lots
- Bulky waste, car tires or construction debris in green spaces or fields
- Electronic waste or paint buckets in nature
Characteristics of illegally dumped waste include:
- Disposal is carried out without a permit.
- It can harm soil, water, and animals.
- This causes costs for cleaning and disposal, which usually have to be borne by municipalities or property owners.
If you have found illegally dumped waste or rubbish, you can report the location to the relevant authorities.