EPD convictions in July

     Thirty-two convictions were recorded in July 2024 for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
 
     Three of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, nine were under the Noise Control Ordinance, six were under the Public Cleansing and Prevention of Nuisances Regulation, and 14 were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance.
 
     A company was fined $15,000, which was the heaviest fine in July, for failing to take measures to control air pollutant emission.