Waste

Dozens of trucks seized in anti-pollution campaign

Civil Administration foils smuggling of 110 tons of waste in Judea and Samaria; trucks confiscated to prevent illegal dumping and burning.

Attempt to smuggle 120 tons of waste for incineration thwarted

The Civil Administration seized trucks at several major crossings carrying approximately 120 tons of Israeli waste that was intended for dumping and burning at illegal waste sites.

Sewage, blood, waste:

Environmental terrorism under the auspices of the city of Rahat

The Regavim Movement has appealed to government ministers, claiming that the Gerar stream has become a dumping ground for waste, allegedly under the auspices of the city of Rahat.

Defense Minister orders immediate enforcement for burning garbage

Amendment to security order to prevent burning garbage signed, allowing aggressive enforcement.

Attempt to smuggle 100 tons of waste for burning foiled

Several attempts were thwarted to smuggle more than 100 tons of waste on five trucks through crossings in Judea and Samaria for illegal burning.

Defense Minister intensifies war against burning garbage

Amendment to security order to allow improved enforcement, deter environmental offenders.

Smotrich:

We'll remove garbage from Palestinian Authority at their expense

Israel to remove waste caused by illegal fires set by Palestinian Authority Arabs, charge bill to Palestinian Authority.

Since 2000:

Plastic waste from Jerusalem’s runoff accumulating in Dead Sea

University of Haifa analysis reveals a sharp rise in plastic accumulation originating from flash floods in Kidron Stream, increasing quantities of microplastic, and waste trapped in sinkholes in Dead Sea area.

'Shoot anyone who starts a fire'

The new form of terror that could kill thousands

The Knesset Interior Affairs Committee held a meeting on the issue of waste fires, with MKs calling them terrorism and urging military involvement.

Under heavy security:

MK Tzvi Succot visits garbage burning site in Arab town

After a briefing at the Shoham council, MK Tzvi Succot visited the garbage burning site in the PA town of Ni'lin. The site harms the air quality throughout the Shoham region.

Waste Management: The role of fullness monitoring compactors

Making waste management more efficient by using compaction technology.

State promotes PA waste site in Binyamin

Environmental groups slam state for promoting construction of waste site to serve only PA in Binyamin area.

Yair Lapid: 'They need more jobs, more waste'

Opposition head: 'Dozens more jobs for most inflated and wasteful coalition in history of Israel. More MKs, more bureaus, more vehicles.'

Regavim calls on gov't to crack down on garbage burning in PA

Environmental hazards harm everyone, waste incineration must be dealt with properly, watchdog group says.

Texas: City bans food businesses from tossing leftovers

Austin initiative requires food-related businesses to donate, compost, organic waste.

Fighting the waste of food in Israel

Food rescue can eliminate food insecurity in Israel, BDO economist tells Arutz Sheva.

MKs: Why Do Markets Destroy Food When People Are Hungry?

Leftover food makes up some 40% of the “trash” thrown away each day in Israel, Knesset members were told Wednesday.

'Green Police' Accuse Likud Candidate of 'Environmental Crimes'

The number 18 candidate for the Knesset on the Likud list has been accused of serious pollution offenses.