Reported 9 months ago
As of June 26, 2024, in Tainan's Rende landfill, the accumulated number of discarded mattresses is expected to exceed 60,000, prompting the Environmental Protection Bureau to outsource crushing operations this year. Meanwhile, in Kaohsiung, they have been collecting 80,000 to 100,000 used spring mattresses annually and plan to implement a clearing fee system starting next year, with double mattresses costing 375-700 NTD to dispose of. Tainan expresses concerns about potential mattress dumping if Kaohsiung imposes fees, suggesting the need for synchronized implementation. The issue of how to handle the increasing waste efficiently and cost-effectively is being addressed by both city governments through different approaches.
Source: YAHOO