Thirty-seven EPD convictions in May

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Thirty-seven EPD convictions in May

Thirty-seven convictions were recorded last month (May) for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

Seven of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, 12 under the Noise Control Ordinance, 14 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and four under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in May was $60,000, assessed against a company that used powered mechanical equipment without valid construction noise permit.

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