Thirty-five pollution convictions in November

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Thirty-five pollution convictions in November

Thirty-five convictions were recorded last month (November) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

Thirteen of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance and 12 under the Noise Control Ordinance. Eight cases were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and two under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in November was $60,000, assessed against a company which imported controlled waste without a permit.

Ends/Friday, December 18, 2009