Wen Shih-cheng Opposes Mingjian Township Incinerator Project, Proposes 5 Measures to Solve Waste Problem

The Nantou County Government's plan to build an incinerator in Mingjian Township has drawn protests from opponents. Minister of Agriculture Chen Chun-chi explained in February that the planned incinerator site, approximately 7.5 hectares, originally belonged to the National Property Administration and was later transferred to the Nantou County Government. However, the site is located within a specific agricultural zone, surrounded by many certified tea plantations, orchards, grain cultivation areas, and rice paddies. If an incinerator is to be built, the Nantou County Government must apply to the Ministry of Agriculture for agricultural land conversion, which must demonstrate reasonableness and irreplaceability, and the Ministry of Agriculture will strictly review it.

Wen Shih-cheng, Luo Mei-ling, Mingjian Township Mayor Chen Han-li, and Changhua County Babao Canal Culture Association Director Tsai Rong-chieh, among others, held a press conference today at the Legislative Yuan to express their opposition to the proposed incinerator in Mingjian Township, Nantou.

Wen Shih-cheng stated that Nantou's waste problem is caused by a flawed waste treatment structure and requires rational calculation through data statistics and the establishment of a circular governance system based on the spirit of "cocktail therapy" to truly protect Nantou's environment and future, without needing to rely on new large-scale incineration facilities as the primary solution.

At the press conference, Wen Shih-cheng proposed five specific measures, including increased recycling, food waste diversion, resource reuse, public-private cooperation, and regional cooperation, hoping to find a long-term, sustainable, and feasible solution for Nantou.

Luo Mei-ling stated that Nantou's long-term insufficient independent waste treatment capacity has led to a large accumulation of waste, posing pressure and risks to the environment and public life. However, the Mingjian Township incinerator project has sparked high controversy, with residents concerned about its site selection, impact on the tea industry, and procedural legitimacy.

Luo Mei-ling pointed out that Nantou County's waste problem must be actively addressed, but the promotion of related policies should ensure information transparency and full communication with the public to avoid conflict. She supports Wen Shih-cheng's idea of examining diverse solutions from an overall perspective to seek a long-term feasible treatment mechanism. (Edited by: Su Chih-tsung) 1150410