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irresponsible dumping

[ɪrɪˈspɑːnsəbl ˈdʌmpɪŋ]
noun
descarte irresponsável
1. The act of disposing of waste, garbage, or unwanted materials in an illegal, unsafe, or negligent manner without proper authorization, environmental consideration, or safety precautions
The company was fined for irresponsible dumping of toxic chemicals into the river.
A empresa foi multada por descarte irresponsável de produtos químicos tóxicos no rio.
2. Careless or negligent disposal practices that violate environmental regulations and pose risks to public health or ecosystems
Irresponsible dumping of electronic waste contaminates groundwater and harms wildlife.
O descarte irresponsável de resíduos eletrônicos contamina a água subterrânea e prejudica a vida selvagem.
NYC Slang
illegal dumping, trash dumping
Synonyms
illegal dumpingunauthorized waste disposalnegligent dumpingimproper disposalreckless dumping
Antonyms
responsible disposalproper waste managementauthorized dumpingsustainable disposalenvironmentally conscious disposal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descarte irresponsável
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
despejo clandestino
Commonly used to refer to illegal dumping operations
Rio de Janeiro
lixo clandestino
Informal term emphasizing illegal waste dumping
Portugal
depósito irresponsável de resíduos
More formal legal terminology used in Portuguese environmental regulations

Related Idioms & Phrases

dump on someone (to treat unfairly)
the dumping ground (a place where unwanted things are disposed of)
environmental crime
violation of environmental regulations
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