NEARLY $20,000 in fines  from The Urban garbage  authority (AAUD) was slapped on  44 companies for bad waste disposal  in June.

The majority of the businesses fined presented accumulation of waste product of their commercial said an AAUD statement..

A law introduced in 2010 allows fines ranging from $ 25 to $ 500. In case of recidivism, the fine will be doubled.

Citizens may also report improper use of garbage disposal by calling 311 or by writing to denuncias@aaud.gob.pa