Piracicaba allows reporting of irregular waste disposal via the internet Residents of Piracicaba (SP) can now send photos and videos to the city hall to report cases of irregular waste and debris disposal. The measure is part of a new municipal law, published on June 2, which created the so-called “collaborative inspection” and also increased the value of fines by 50%. Now, punishments range from R$1,000 to R$3,000, depending on the type of waste. Small waste: R$1,000 Construction debris, furniture or bulky waste: R$2,000 Hazardous or health waste: R$3,000 If the offender is a legal entity, the fine can be increased by up to 50% (find out how to report it below). ? Click here to follow the g1 Piracicaba channel on WhatsApp The change attempts to curb the accumulation of waste on the city's streets and public spaces. In areas close to Avenida Rio das Pedras, for example, sofas, mattresses, furniture, construction debris and tree branches are frequently discarded. The same problem was recorded near Ecoponto do Jardim Oriente, as shown in a report by EPTV, a TV Globo affiliate, last Wednesday (14). Despite irregular disposal in the surrounding area, the recycling bin was not crowded and still had space to receive construction materials, gardening waste and wood. Irregular waste disposal near Ecoponto do Jardim Oriente, in Piracicaba (SP) Reproduction/EPTV According to Piracicaba City Hall, "the information passed on by the citizen to 156 is forwarded to the Environmental Squad for inspection, notification and eventual fines on the offender". How to report? ? The report is anonymous, and the resident's data is kept confidential, in accordance with the General Personal Data Protection Law (LGPD). To help with inspection, the resident must provide the full address of the incident, a reference point, the date and time of the irregularity and a means of contact. "The videos do not need to be long, but they need to be more explanatory so that we can locate the location and material. We can, obviously, in an easier and more accessible way to reach the accused and also, in terms of cleaning, this offender is responsible", indicates the manager of the Public Services Inspection Unit, Carina Detoni de Rezende. Images and information can be sent through three official city hall channels: Website: access the Piracicaba City Hall portal, click on icon 156, fill in personal data and the complaint; Telephone: call the Customer Service Center 156; In person: go to the Civic Center (Rua Antônio Corrêa Barbosa, 2.233 - 1st floor). The place is open from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm. Irregular waste disposal in areas close to Avenida Rio das Pedras, in Piracicaba (SP) Reproduction/EPTV VIDEOS: Everything about Piracicaba and the region See more news about the region on g1 Piracicaba