Thirty-nine convictions were recorded in July 2018 for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD).
Five of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, six were under the Noise Control Ordinance, 27 were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, and one was under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in July was $25,000, assessed against a construction company for using powered mechanical equipment without a valid construction noise permit.
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