Nantou Environmental Protection Bureau Estimates 25 Years to Burn All County Waste After Incinerator Completion
Nantou County's Environmental Protection Bureau estimates that it will take over 25 years to process all of the county's waste, including accumulated and future daily waste, once a planned 500-ton per day incinerator is completed. Concerns have been raised by a county councilor regarding transparency and public trust in the environmental assessment process.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsiao Po-yang, Nantou County, 6th) Nantou County generates about 265 metric tons of waste per day. The county government's plan to build an incinerator with a daily processing capacity of 500 metric tons has raised external doubts. Environmental Protection Bureau Director Li Yi-shu said that after completion, it is estimated that it will take 14 years to clear the accumulated waste. Including the excavation and burning of landfill waste, it is estimated that the county will be dealing with its own waste for over 25 years.
Nantou County does not have a waste incinerator and relies on assistance from other counties and cities. The county has approximately 310,000 metric tons of accumulated waste. The county government plans to build the Nantou County Waste Treatment and Renewable Energy Center in Xinmin Village, Mingjian Township. The National Property Administration of the Ministry of Finance conditionally allocated 7.5 hectares of national land in a "specific agricultural zone" to the Nantou County Government in March last year. The county government will subsequently need to apply to the Ministry of Agriculture for agricultural land conversion.
Democratic Progressive Party Nantou County Councilor Shen Su-cheng today raised concerns during the county council's general interpellation session about the location of the environmental impact assessment scoping meeting and waste reduction in Nantou County. Li Yi-shu, Director of the Nantou County Government Environmental Protection Bureau, responded that the Environmental Protection Bureau cooperates with various township and city offices to continuously implement bag inspection and resource recycling. Nantou County's current recycling rate ranks fourth among non-six metropolitan counties and cities.
Regarding the future operating capacity of the incinerator, Li Yi-shu said that the incinerator is designed for a 500-ton processing capacity, so it is planned to operate at 500 tons. Currently, Nantou County generates about 265 metric tons of waste per day, and there are 310,000 metric tons of accumulated waste. It is estimated that after the incinerator is built, the accumulated waste will exceed 400,000 metric tons in 6 years. It is expected to take 14 years to clear the accumulated waste, followed by excavating and revitalizing old landfills in various townships and cities, digging out and burning the waste. It is estimated that the county will be dealing with its own waste for over 25 years.
Shen Su-cheng also questioned that the Environmental Protection Bureau avoids supervision by delaying and not providing requested information to councilors. She stated that her team's formal request for information from the Environmental Protection Bureau received no reply, or only partial information. She emphasized that information requested by councilors should be provided promptly to ensure transparency. Blocking information and restricting access will only slow down the implementation of environmental policies. The Environmental Protection Bureau should demonstrate sincerity and regain public trust. (Edited by Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150506
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsiao Po-yang, Nantou County, 6th) Nantou County generates about 265 metric tons of waste per day. The county government's plan to build an incinerator with a daily processing capacity of 500 metric tons has raised external doubts. Environmental Protection Bureau Director Li Yi-shu said that after completion, it is estimated that it will take 14 years to clear the accumulated waste. Including the excavation and burning of landfill waste, it is estimated that the county will be dealing with its own waste for over 25 years.
Nantou County does not have a waste incinerator and relies on assistance from other counties and cities. The county has approximately 310,000 metric tons of accumulated waste. The county government plans to build the Nantou County Waste Treatment and Renewable Energy Center in Xinmin Village, Mingjian Township. The National Property Administration of the Ministry of Finance conditionally allocated 7.5 hectares of national land in a "specific agricultural zone" to the Nantou County Government in March last year. The county government will subsequently need to apply to the Ministry of Agriculture for agricultural land conversion.
Democratic Progressive Party Nantou County Councilor Shen Su-cheng today raised concerns during the county council's general interpellation session about the location of the environmental impact assessment scoping meeting and waste reduction in Nantou County. Li Yi-shu, Director of the Nantou County Government Environmental Protection Bureau, responded that the Environmental Protection Bureau cooperates with various township and city offices to continuously implement bag inspection and resource recycling. Nantou County's current recycling rate ranks fourth among non-six metropolitan counties and cities.
Regarding the future operating capacity of the incinerator, Li Yi-shu said that the incinerator is designed for a 500-ton processing capacity, so it is planned to operate at 500 tons. Currently, Nantou County generates about 265 metric tons of waste per day, and there are 310,000 metric tons of accumulated waste. It is estimated that after the incinerator is built, the accumulated waste will exceed 400,000 metric tons in 6 years. It is expected to take 14 years to clear the accumulated waste, followed by excavating and revitalizing old landfills in various townships and cities, digging out and burning the waste. It is estimated that the county will be dealing with its own waste for over 25 years.
Shen Su-cheng also questioned that the Environmental Protection Bureau avoids supervision by delaying and not providing requested information to councilors. She stated that her team's formal request for information from the Environmental Protection Bureau received no reply, or only partial information. She emphasized that information requested by councilors should be provided promptly to ensure transparency. Blocking information and restricting access will only slow down the implementation of environmental policies. The Environmental Protection Bureau should demonstrate sincerity and regain public trust. (Edited by Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150506
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