EPD convictions in March

Seventy-five convictions were recorded in March 2018 for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD).

Ten of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, 13 were under the Noise Control Ordinance, one was under the Product Eco-responsibility Ordinance, 48 were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, and three were under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in March was $30,000, assessed against a company for improper disposal of clinical waste.

 
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