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illegal dumping

[ɪˈliːɡəl ˈdʌmpɪŋ]
noun
descarte ilegal de resíduos
1. The unauthorized disposal of waste materials in locations not designated for waste management, often in violation of environmental laws
Illegal dumping of industrial waste near the river contaminated the water supply.
O descarte ilegal de resíduos industriais perto do rio contaminou o abastecimento de água.
2. The act of disposing of garbage, construction debris, or hazardous materials in unauthorized areas without proper permits or environmental oversight
The city has increased fines to combat illegal dumping in residential neighborhoods.
A cidade aumentou as multas para combater o descarte ilegal de lixo em bairros residenciais.
NYC Slang
trash dumping
Synonyms
fly-tippingunauthorized waste disposalillegal waste disposalimproper dumping
Antonyms
legal disposalproper waste managementauthorized dumping site

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descarte ilegal de resíduos
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
despejo clandestino
Common regional variant emphasizing clandestine nature
Rio de Janeiro
lixo clandestino
Informal regional usage
Portugal
deposição ilegal de resíduos
European Portuguese formal term

Related Idioms & Phrases

dumping ground
environmental crime
waste management violation
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