EPD - Pollution Problems & Practical Solutions | Environmental Protection Department

Bitumen

Pollution Type

Air

Problem

Odour

Relevant Env. Control

Under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, Cap. 311, any person causing the air nuisance to the atmosphere requires the adoption of air pollution abatement measures.

Practical Solutions

	Only use windows for ventilation. Keep the main door closed and seal all gaps with plastic coverings or wet towels to avoid causing nuisance to the neighbour
	Encourage the neighbour to cover the main door with plastic sheets or seal the door gaps with wet towels
	Compare the product label on the VOC content and choose product without or with low VOC
	Store VOC-containing products in air-tight containers
	Agree with neighbour on the use of VOC products in mutually acceptable hours
	Use mechanical ventilation devices such as fan and blower
	Use absorbent and filter