Proper waste sorting is crucial, with empty bottles and jars belonging in designated glass banks or underground containers. Despite recent replacements with new units, the glass banks frequently attract illegal dumpers.
To highlight the consequences of illegal dumping, the Verko municipalities will install warning panels at seven problematic sites next week. The message is clear: 'You are being watched. Leaving waste equals a fine.'
During Enforcement Week, police and community wardens will conduct increased surveillance at these sensitive locations. Residents who sort correctly in Buggenhout, Laarne, Lebbeke, or Wetteren have a chance to win a practical sorting bag. Those caught illegally dumping face a fine.
