Data from 2025 reveals a persistent environmental challenge in Mataró. Household appliances, furniture, and construction debris are frequently found in areas like Camí de Lorita. Authorities are concerned about waste tourism, where residents from nearby towns without proper facilities dispose of their trash in Mataró's outskirts.

To address the crisis, a new municipal cleaning contract starting later this year will implement daily waste collection. Under current local ordinances, fines for illegal dumping start at high amounts and can reach 60,000 euros for repeat offenders, as the city seeks to protect its natural image and public resources.