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The Mountain of Waste and the People of Chiba: A Record of the Struggle to Open the Future Since 2001, illegal dumping of industrial waste has become a serious problem in Chiba Prefecture. A monitoring system involving 275 staff members was established, primarily in Futtsu City and Kimitsu City. While the 2010s saw progress with the installation of surveillance cameras and recycling projects, cases of over 5,000 tons of waste being abandoned still occurred in Narita City and Tateyama City. The 2020s saw advances in drone surveillance and expanded recycling facilities, leading to 350 annual crackdowns. However, only 80% of the total 100,000 tons of illegally dumped waste is properly processed, highlighting the persistent challenge of illegal operators. Efforts by local residents and businesses continue, as the search for a sustainable future persists.