Illegal Dumping of Industrial Waste (Shirosato Town, Ibaraki Prefecture) – June 2023
In June 2023, approximately 2 tons of concrete fragments and construction debris transported from a demolition site in Hitachinaka City were discovered illegally dumped in a forested area in Shiroi Town, Ibaraki Prefecture. Following an investigation by the prefectural police, two men in their 70s residing in Hitachinaka City were arrested for violating the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act. They confessed that they had transported and dumped the waste themselves without using a licensed contractor in order to reduce disposal costs. In response to this incident, Ibaraki Prefecture is collaborating with Shiroi Town to strengthen efforts to prevent illegal dumping and protect the environment. These measures include increasing patrols, tightening audits of waste disposal contractors, and conducting awareness campaigns for local residents and construction companies.
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