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Illegal waste dumping in Brazil

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Residents in the Jardim Fortaleza neighbourhood of Vargem Grande and in Maringá began protesting after repeated illegal dumping of household items and debris created health hazards, standing water and flood risk. Municipal authorities were unable to intervene effectively because the sites lay in rural or peripheral zones beyond standard city enforcement, prompting calls for stronger action. ~~A few days later, the~~ The city of Campo Grande then announced that illegal waste disposal would be treated as a criminal offense under federal environmental law. Police seized dumped material, imposed a fine of 10,000 reais, and warned that penalties could ~~range up to~~ reach nearly 12,000 reais. ~~The municipality also highlighted a~~ A monitoring system covering about 60 repeat‑dumping ~~points,~~ points was launched, deploying trucks, machinery and ~~staff to address the problem~~ staff, and offering eco‑points to encourage proper disposal. On 27 July 2026, municipal teams halted an illegal‑dumping operation on Avenida Guaicurus. A man and a merchant involved were fined 10,000 reais and cited under Article 54 of the Federal Environmental Crimes Law. The municipal code stipulates fines from 2,944.50 to 11,778 reais depending on severity. Officials emphasized that repeated clean‑up costs strain municipal budgets, reinforcing the city’s commitment to stricter enforcement and longer‑term prevention measures.

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