November is Illegal Dumping Prevention Month

2026/11/12Notice

November is the month to raise awareness about preventing illegal dumping(throwing away garbage in places where it is not allowed).
Ibaraki Prefecture conducts patrols by helicopter and vehicle to prevent illegal dumping of industrial waste(garbage from factories and other businesses)and excess soil in unauthorized places.
If you find illegally dumped garbage or see someone burning garbage outdoors(open burning), please report it using the smartphone app “Pirika” or the Illegal Dumping Hotline.

Illegal Dumping Hotline：0120-536-360
Reception hours：Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Outside the reception hours, please contact your nearest police station.

Download the “Pirika” app here

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