Reported about 1 year ago
Miaoli County Mayor Chung Dong-jin expressed concerns over the air pollution caused by fires at the Xishan landfill in Miaoli City. The landfill has been in operation for over 50 years and is nearing full capacity, leading to increased fire risks. Plans for landfill activation and improvement have been submitted to the Environmental Protection Department, with a total budget of NT$620 million. The mayor apologized to residents for the impact on air quality and outlined plans for excavation and waste categorization to address the recurring fire incidents.
Source: YAHOO