Forty-six EPD convictions in October

Press Release

Twenty-four EPD convictions in October

Forty-six convictions were recorded last month (October) for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
 
Four of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, 17 under the Noise Control Ordinance, 24 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and one under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
 
The heaviest fine in October was $60,000, assessed against a company that imported controlled waste without a permit.

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