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improper dumping

[/ɪmˈprɒpər ˈdʌmpɪŋ/]
nounpl: improper dumpings
despejo irregular
1. The illegal or irresponsible disposal of waste materials in unauthorized locations, violating environmental regulations and laws
The factory was fined for improper dumping of toxic chemicals into the river.
A fábrica foi multada por despejo irregular de produtos químicos tóxicos no rio.
2. The act of discarding waste without proper treatment, containment, or adherence to environmental standards
Improper dumping of construction debris damages the local ecosystem.
O despejo irregular de entulho de construção danifica o ecossistema local.
Synonyms
illegal dumpingunauthorized disposalimproper waste disposalfly dumping
Antonyms
proper waste managementlegal disposalregulated waste disposalcompliant dumping

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
despejo irregular
most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
depósito irregular de resíduos
more formal/technical usage
Portugal
deposição irregular de resíduos
formal environmental terminology in European Portuguese
General
despejo clandestino
emphasizes the secret or hidden nature of the dumping

Related Idioms & Phrases

dumping ground
environmental violation
waste management violation
illegal disposal
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