Shanghai Releases Specific Details on New Garbage-Sorting Fines
We are only days away from the official implementation of Shanghai’s new garbage sorting regulation. Yesterday, law enforcement authorities finally released details of the fining system, reports Shine.
According to the rule, the following could incite a fine: refusing to rectify the behavior at the scene, preventing city watchdogs from taking evidence pictures or being caught mixing different types of garbage three times in 30 days.
The amount of the fine is based on the number and severity of the violation. First-time offenders will be fined RMB50-100 (USD7.27-14.53) and repeat offences can result in a fine of RMB100-200 (USD14.53-29.06). If one mixes hazardous waste with other trash, the fine will be elevated to RMB50-150 (USD7.27-21.79) and RMB150-200 (USD21.79-29.06).
If companies fail to sort the trash properly, the fine will come to RMB5,000-50,000 (USD726.53-7265.33).
The enforcement of city watchdogs will largely depend on evidence, including the statement of witnesses, footage from surveillance cameras and photos taken by volunteers. Residents are also welcome to tip off the watchdogs.
Some foreigners may believe that they will be let off the hook if they break the rules. However, authorities have made it clear that both expats and tourists will be subject to the new garbage sorting regulation.
With ‘judgement day’ drawing near, Shanghai locals are doing everything they can to avoid being fined once the law comes into effect July 1. For example, one was spotted searching the garbage-sorting rules at trash bins.
Image via 没品图/Weibo
Meanwhile, garbage-sorting toys have appeared on Taobao, with the most popular one selling more than 1,000 pieces.
Image via Taobao
Some have even started playing a garbage-sorting VR game to test their knowledge of the classification system (VPN off). Don’t have VR? There’s also a similar game, which that you can play on both your phone and computer.
READ MORE: 4 Products That Make Sorting Your Trash Easier
[Cover image via The Paper]
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