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Taiwan legislators blast illegal dumping enforcement gaps
Lawmakers and environmental groups in Taiwan criticize local governments for failing to address illegal land changes. They spotlight illegal waste dumping in Kaohsiung’s Meinong District and Matoushan, urging stricter enforcement and legislative action.2025/09/17 22:00 -
Kaohsiung arrests former councilor aide in gravel theft
Authorities in Kaohsiung detained a city councilor assistant and others for illegal waste disposal. The aide, linked to the ＂Meinong Grand Canyon＂ project, faces NT$14.3 million in fines.2025/09/15 15:41 -
Plastic bottles dominate Taiwan’s coastal waste survey
RE-THINK reports plastic bottles are the top waste on Taiwan’s beaches, with 67% of collected items. The group urges recycling to avoid fines under the Waste Disposal Act.2025/07/17 14:00 -
Why AI cameras monitor street bins in Taiwan’s capital
Taipei’s Environmental Protection Department uses AI to enforce littering laws, with fines up to NT$6,000. The system, developed with Tatung University, aims to curb illegal waste disposal in pedestrian bins.2025/04/25 22:00 -
Dining brands implicated in illegal waste disposal scheme
Prosecutors in Taipei charged 18 people in Taiwan’s largest environmental scandal, involving NT$300 million in illicit gains. Key dining brands used unlicensed contractors for waste disposal, threatening water and soil safety.2025/03/13 10:00 -
MOENV to launch initiative to end cigarette butt pollution
Discover Taiwan’s bold step against pollution with the ＂National No Cigarette Butts on the Ground＂ initiative, aiming to clean streets and waterways by partnering with convenience stores and organizing collection events.2024/05/22 11:32
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