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Judges annulled a fine imposed on a rural mayoralty for inadequate waste collection, deeming it excessive despite legal grounds for the sanction. The National Environmental Guard found that the Popești locality failed to meet the minimum 50% recycling target. The mayoralty argued it had undertaken various initiatives to improve waste management, but judges noted these efforts did not alter the legal basis for the fine. They acknowledged the fine's severity, suggesting the funds could be better used for corrective measures rather than punitive actions, especially since no actual harm was reported.