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Please Read Before Posting
Please read this before posting. Clear reports help others understand the issue quickly and reduce follow-up questions.
1. Choose the correct regional forum (required)
Post your report in the forum that matches where the illegal dumping occurred.
This forum is for North East Trinidad only.
If the issue is outside North East Trinidad, please return to the Illegal Dumping category and select the appropriate regional forum.
2. Include a clear location (important)
Whenever possible, include a map link showing the exact location of the dumping site. This helps others locate, verify, and better understand the issue.
Using WhatsApp
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Open WhatsApp on your phone.
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Tap the attachment icon (paperclip).
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Select Location.
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Choose Send your current location.
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Tap the map preview, copy the link, and paste it into your forum post.
Using Google Maps
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Open Google Maps.
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Press and hold to drop a pin.
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Tap the location details at the bottom of the screen.
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Select Share.
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Copy the link and paste it into your forum post.
If you cannot share a map link, include the town or area, the nearest street or junction, and a clear landmark.
3. Describe the dumped material
If known, describe what has been dumped.
Examples include:
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Household rubbish
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Construction debris
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Tyres
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Furniture
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Appliances
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Electronic waste (e-waste)
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Scrap metal
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Yard waste
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Unknown materials
Also include, where possible:
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Approximately how much waste is present.
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Whether dumping appears to be ongoing.
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Whether the amount of waste has increased over time.
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Whether the waste is scattered or concentrated.
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Whether it is blocking drains, waterways, roads, footpaths, or access points.
4. Describe the environmental impact
If known, include details such as:
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Strong odours
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Vermin or insects
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Water pollution
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Blocked drains
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Flooding risk
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Damage to vegetation
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Impact on nearby homes, schools, businesses, parks, beaches, rivers, forests, or environmentally sensitive areas
These details help others understand the severity of the issue and its potential impact on the surrounding community.
5. Add photos or videos if possible
Photos provide valuable evidence and help others understand the extent of the issue.
Photo uploads are supported.
Video uploads are not currently supported. If you have a video, include a link from a recognised platform such as YouTube, Facebook, or TikTok.
Please avoid including identifiable faces or vehicle licence plates unless necessary.
6. Use area tags and material tags
Area tags identify the affected community.
Material tags identify the type of waste being reported.
North East Trinidad area tag examples:
sangre-grande, toco, matura, valencia, fishing-pond, cumana, bicheMaterial tag examples:
household-rubbish, construction-debris, tyres, furniture, appliances, e-waste, scrap-metalTag rules
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Use lowercase only.
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Use hyphens instead of spaces.
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Keep tags short and specific.
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Add multiple tags where appropriate.
Using tags helps group similar reports, making it easier for residents to identify recurring dumping sites and follow environmental issues affecting their communities.
7. Link related posts when updating
If you are posting an update or follow-up, please include a link to the original report. This helps keep information connected, provides a complete history of the issue, and reduces duplicate discussions.
Summary
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Confirm the issue is in North East Trinidad
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Include a map link whenever possible
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Describe the dumped material
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Explain any environmental impacts
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Add photos or video links if available
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Use area tags and material tags
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Link related reports when posting updates
Thank you for helping keep Trinidad and Tobago cleaner, healthier, and better informed through accurate community reporting.
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