The Federation Council supported a bill that toughens the punishment for landfills in the forest 
garbage dumps in forest zones, Parlamentskaya Gazeta reports.
The document was developed by lawmakers from the Moscow region. Its authors pointed out that the number of unauthorized dumps in Russian forests continues to increase, and the punishment for this method of waste disposal is disproportionate to the damage caused. The new bill provides for an increase in the corresponding fine for individuals to 3-5 thousand rubles.
It is also proposed to introduce a norm that will deprive violators of vehicles – this measure will be applied in case of repeated violations. The right to take away cars will be given to the police. It is believed that tightening measures will significantly improve the environmental situation in the country.
Earlier it became known that, on average, every Russian in 2020 threw 453.4 kilograms of garbage, which is 2.4 percent less than in 2019 year – 464.7 kilograms per person. Experts linked the reduction in waste to coronavirus restrictions.