Tainan Residence Filled with Comics and Clutter Cleared of 2.5 Tons of Garbage Over Two Days
Following a fire in Tainan, a residence was found to be overflowing with comics and debris. After homeowner consent, a two-day cleanup operation removed 2.5 metric tons of garbage, highlighting a significant personal hoarding issue.
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Tainan, April 17 (CNA) A house in the Beiqu District of Tainan City recently experienced a fire. Although the flames were quickly extinguished by firefighters, they discovered the interior was filled with comics and clutter. After communication, the homeowner agreed to accept assistance with the cleanup, and over two days, 2.5 metric tons of garbage were removed, which was quite astonishing.
The Beiqu District Office in Tainan City told CNA today that a fire broke out in a residential building on Wenhuan Road, Beiqu District, on April 14. Firefighters swiftly put out the fire but found the house packed with comics and debris. The first floor was filled with books, while the second and third floors were stacked with comics and miscellaneous items, piled high like mountains.
According to the district office's investigation, the homeowner previously owned a comic bookstore, which is why a large quantity of comics was stored on the first floor. The second and third floors, in addition to comics, also accumulated recyclable materials. After persuasion by the neighborhood chief, the homeowner agreed to clean up with the chief's assistance, and the Environmental Protection Bureau's cleaning team was called in for transport.
The district office statistics show that from April 15 to 16, a total of 2.5 metric tons of garbage were removed over two days. Regarding the organization of the comic books, the district office offered to connect them with recycling businesses for purchase. However, the homeowner believes these books hold historical value and is unwilling to sell them to recycling dealers, though they have promised to process them as soon as possible. (Editor: Li Shuhua) 1150417
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The Beiqu District Office in Tainan City told CNA today that a fire broke out in a residential building on Wenhuan Road, Beiqu District, on April 14. Firefighters swiftly put out the fire but found the house packed with comics and debris. The first floor was filled with books, while the second and third floors were stacked with comics and miscellaneous items, piled high like mountains.
According to the district office's investigation, the homeowner previously owned a comic bookstore, which is why a large quantity of comics was stored on the first floor. The second and third floors, in addition to comics, also accumulated recyclable materials. After persuasion by the neighborhood chief, the homeowner agreed to clean up with the chief's assistance, and the Environmental Protection Bureau's cleaning team was called in for transport.
The district office statistics show that from April 15 to 16, a total of 2.5 metric tons of garbage were removed over two days. Regarding the organization of the comic books, the district office offered to connect them with recycling businesses for purchase. However, the homeowner believes these books hold historical value and is unwilling to sell them to recycling dealers, though they have promised to process them as soon as possible. (Editor: Li Shuhua) 1150417
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