# China clears over 60 million metric tons of solid waste in illegal dumping campaign

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- China News Service, 2026-08-13 08:17 UTC
- Society
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-08-13/detail-ihfifqmx7361621.shtml

> China has removed and disposed of more than 60 million metric tons of solid waste since June 2025 in a nationwide campaign against illegal dumping, Vice Environment Minister Li Gao said. Authorities identified over 56,000 problems and rectified more than 45,000, using satellites, drones, inspections and public tips.