Latin America is drowning in his waste. For politicians, waste disposal is not an issue that can score points in the elections. This goes to the extent that, for example, when the capital Brasilia was being planned, a rubbish dump site was simply forgotten. Many citizens are also disrespectful when it comes to their rubbish collection and only realise the problem when the company goes on strike. Environmental education in schools is non-existent. Recycling in most countries only works in places where private initiatives have been set up.​