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fly-tipping

[/flaɪ ˈtɪpɪŋ/]
noun
despejo ilegal de resíduos
1. The illegal dumping of waste or rubbish in an unauthorized location, typically at night to avoid detection
Fly-tipping is a serious environmental crime that damages local ecosystems.
O despejo ilegal de resíduos é um crime ambiental grave que danifica os ecossistemas locais.
2. The act of depositing unwanted materials on land without permission or proper waste management procedures
The council has increased patrols to combat fly-tipping in rural areas.
A câmara municipal aumentou as patrulhas para combater o despejo ilegal em áreas rurais.
Synonyms
illegal dumpingunauthorized waste disposaldumping
Antonyms
legal waste disposalproper waste managementauthorized dumping

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
despejo ilegal de lixo
common term used across Brazil
Portugal
deposição ilegal de resíduos
official/formal term commonly used in Portuguese environmental regulations
Portugal
lixiviação selvagem
alternative descriptive term

Related Idioms & Phrases

dumping ground
waste dumping site
illegal waste disposal
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