Two individuals, company fined for dumping waste

The missing piece was where kindness shone through

When a vendor's tricycle tipped over, a basket of freshly made pastries spilled onto the road. She told a young boy they could no longer be sold, but he insisted on paying for one anyway—a small act of kindness that meant so much. #Trending

Clean Harbors vs. Waste Management: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

One thrives in hazardous waste; the other in residential collection. Their financial strength and risk profiles tell a different story.

He Caught His Neighbor Going Through His Trash for Bottles — the Reason Made Him See Everything Differently

One man's trash is another man's treasure... The post He Caught His Neighbor Going Through His Trash for Bottles — the Reason Made Him See Everything Differently appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Trash to Cash: How Nigeria’s economic pinch turns many families to waste collectors

On one hand, plastic pollution is dropping, on the other hand, human beings digging through hazardous waste just to buy a loaf of bread The post Trash to Cash: How Nigeria’s economic pinch turns many families to waste collectors appeared first on Vanguard News.

Over 326kg of waste collected in Kampong Ayer clean-up

Over 326kg of waste collected in Kampong Ayer clean-up

7 dead, 60 hospitalized after ammonia gas leak at seafood unit in India

At least seven people were killed and 67 others hospitalized Sunday following an ammonia gas leak at a seafood unit in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, reported Xinhua, quoting officials. According to officials, the ammonia leak originated from the seafood processing unit and spread across the premises. Workers present at the facility complained of breathing difficulties, while some suffered bleeding from the mouth and nose. Although the affected workers were rushed to nearby private hospitals for treatment, seven of them, all women, succumbed. Personnel from the police, disaster management, fire and emergency services, and health were immediately rushed to the spot to carry out rescue operations. A 30-member team equipped with gas detection devices and other specialized rescue gear has been pressed into service to fix the leak.

Burning Issue: Landfill Fire Leaves Bosnia’s Mostar Gasping for Breath

A notorious waste dump outside Mostar has been on fire for days – as locals pay the price for years of inaction by the authorities in the politically-troubled city.

How a Beer Made From Recycled Wastewater Just Outsold Corona and Stella Artois

A San Francisco tech company turned building wastewater into a craft beer hit—and even skeptics are chugging it.

Chamber for Local Governance blames Aboboya operators for illegal waste dumping crisis

President of the Chamber of Local Governance, Richard Fiadomor, has blamed tricycle operators, popularly known as Aboboya, for the increasing number of illegal waste-dumping sites in Accra and other major cities.

Antony Waste shares fall 4% after 9 workers killed in Pune waste mound collapse; operations halted

Antony Waste shares dropped after a waste mound collapse killed nine workers. The incident occurred at the PCMC Waste-to-Energy plant following heavy rainfall. The company will cover all expenses for the injured and bereaved families. Operations at the plant are temporarily suspended for safety assessments. Municipal waste collection and transportation services remain unaffected by the event.

‘Lamb’ kebab fans are unknowingly eating mystery meat including goat and ‘skin’

'This is straightforward food fraud. They were charging wholesalers and consumers a premium price for something that's full of rubbish.'

पोखराका घाटमा ठेक्काबाहिर उत्खनन, अनुगमन फितलो

पोखरा। पोखरा महानगरपालिका–३३ स्थित चमेरे घाटमा २०८० को अन्तिमतिर बिना ठेक्का गिटी–ढुंगा उत्खनन भएको भन्दै स्थानीयले विरोध गरे। खोला पारि पर्ने वडा २७ को मोरेखरे घाटमा महानगरले करिब एक करोड रुपैयाँको ठेक्का लगाएको थियो। तर, त्यही ठेक्काको बहानामा खोला पारि चमेरे घाटबाट समेत नदीजन्य पदार्थ उत्खनन भएको स्थानीयको आरोप छ। ठेक्का सम्झौता नै अस्पष्ट भएको []

Going viral with a video showing you emptying trash on NY street so you can steal a Knicks branded trash can: $0. Losing your job at JPM over it: Priceless [Followup]

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From Tree to Trash: The untold story of "Jamun" waste in South Punjab

From Tree to Trash: The untold story of "Jamun" waste in South Punjab

Nettoyage des déchets facilité avec une touche de bricolage

Nettoyage des déchets facilité avec une touche de bricolage !!

Three workers die after inhaling toxic gas inside septic tank in Delhi's Mundka industrial area factory

A tragic industrial accident claimed the lives of three workers after they inhaled toxic gas inside a septic tank at a factory in Delhi's Mundka Industrial Area on Friday. According to the Delhi Fire Service, a distress call was received from Factory No. 93/8 in Mundka Industrial Area, following which two fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Preliminary information suggests that one worker had entered the septic tank for work when he was overcome by poisonous gases and lost consciousness. In a desperate attempt to save him, two other workers entered the tank one after another. However, they too were exposed to the toxic fumes and collapsed inside the confined space.

Trump Pardons 6 Prosecuted for ‘Fixing Their Car’ Under Biden-Era Emissions Rules

The pardoned individuals allegedly disabled or tampered with vehicle emissions control systems.

Rubbish Hoppers Removed

Put a rubbish hopper on a rural lane and before long, you start finding dumped fridges, mattresses and furniture, which is why the Salobreña Town Hall has given up keeping them next to the municipal cemetery. The post Rubbish Hoppers Removed first appeared on Costa Tropical Gazette News.

I’m a bin man – the recycling mistakes that are raising your council tax bill

While 89 per cent of UK citizens report they recycle, 81 per cent are putting the wrong things in their recycling bins

Yorkshire Water paid us £6,800 by mistake – and said to ‘enjoy’ the money

Only when Guardian Money contacted the company did it discover the cash was wages owed to its staffIn May, our supplier, Yorkshire Water, made a surprise payment of more than £3,500 into my partner’s bank account.We assumed that it was an error and we would be told to repay it. Continue reading...

R2.7-billion in compensation paid to sick mineworkers

17 of silicosis and TB claims have been paid out as of 30 June

NYC Sanitation giving away iconic trash cans painted in Knicks colors following viral theft video

The Department of Sanitation announced a Knicks-themed trash bin giveaway.

Design for Disassembly: Breaking the Take-Make-Waste Product Cycle

Nine percent. That’s the share of all plastic ever manufactured that has been recycled, according... The post Design for Disassembly: Breaking the Take-Make-Waste Product Cycle appeared first on Earth911.

General : 39,000 Tonnes Of Daily Waste: KPKT Launches National Campaign To Shift Public Mindset

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- More than 39,000 tonnes of solid waste are collected daily across the country, most of which ends up in landfills.

‘Daily cuts… infections’: India’s e-waste workers face toxic health risks

As digital consumption grows and e-waste mounts, burden of managing that waste falls on workers with little protection.

This Week In Waste – June 26, 2026

Welcome to This Week in Waste, a series by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) that highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted in the federal, state, and local levels of government and efforts to fight back against this spendthrift behavior. CAGW Names the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) June 2026 Porker of the Month The USPS’s abysmal []

Tourism fuels rising waste across Athens

Attica’s waste data show a mixed picture as some municipalities cut landfill disposal while others generated more garbage.

‘Incredibly stupid’ Knicks fan dumps trash onto the street to steal blue and orange trashcan

An “incredibly stupid” woman was caught stealing an orange and blue Knicks trash can in New York City in a wild viral that is taking social media by storm. The woman — who is decked out in an orange hat, blue New York Knicks Shirt, and jean shorts — is seen dumping a mountain of []

Ayodhya donation scam: It is not the missing crores, but the missing accountability that hurts

The theft was petty; the negligence and, to a great extent, complicity were grand. Recommendation-based appointments, relaxing of frisking rules, little to no implementation of the pocket-less uniforms rule, and deliberate neglect of the irregularities enabled the theft for months before the lid blew off in June this year.

Warga asing buang air kecil di eskalator MRT cetus kecaman

PETALING JAYA: Tindakan seorang lelaki warga asing membuang air kecil di khalayak umum mengundang kecaman orang ramai selepas video kejadian itu tular di media sosial pagi ini. Rakaman berdurasi 17 saat yang dikongsi melalui aplikasi Threads itu memaparkan lelaki berkenaan dipercayai membuang air kecil di bahagian tepi eskalator stesen Transit Aliran Massa (MRT) Titiwangsa. Pemilik ... Read more The post Warga asing buang air kecil di eskalator MRT cetus kecaman appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

WATCH: Insane Moment BJ’s Ceiling Caves In On Shoppers

The roof of a wholesale store in Ocean Township, New Jersey, collapsed on Monday, trapping two shoppers inside. There were 27 people inside the BJ’s Wholesale Club when a large section of the roof suddenly collapsed due to a heavy rain storm in the area, according to News 12 New Jersey. Two people were briefly ...

Steve Tshwete Municipality and SAMWU Clash Over R23 Million Waste Truck Lease

MIDDLEBURG, Mpumalanga — A fierce dispute has erupted between the Steve Tshwete Municipality and the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) over a controversial three-year lease agreement for waste collection trucks. While the local government insists the deal is essential for reliable service delivery, the labor union has strongly condemned the move, labeling it a []

One of the Biggest Boogeymen on Our Grocery Shelves Needs a Better Name

It’s all about the vibes.

Arlington Pipeline Rupture: 100,000 Gallon Wastewater Spill Prompts Well Water Warning

Closeup of sewer manhole cover Image by CanvaA ruptured wastewater pipeline in north Arlington released more than 100,000 gallons of domestic wastewat...

Egyptian Designers Turn Plastic Waste Into Luxury Goods

Facing Egypt’s mounting plastic pollution crisis, designers Mariam Hazem and Hend Riad are repurposing waste into sustainable products through their Cairo brand, Reform Studio. Using a material they invented called Plastex, made by weaving plastic threads with natural fibers, the pair transforms discarded bags into furniture, bags, and clothing. The technique revives Egypt’s ancient handweaving []