The Government promulgates Decree 45/2022 on sanctioning of administrative violations in the field of environment, in which, adding regulations on penalties for individuals and households who do not classify household waste. effective from 25/8.

People should note that garbage will have to be divided into 3 categories: recyclable, reusable; food waste; other types of solid waste. Also according to the Law on Environmental Protection, if anyone does not classify or use packaging in accordance with regulations, the collection and transportation facilities have the right to refuse to collect.

Decree 45/2022 stipulates that agencies, organizations and owners of production, business and service establishments that generate ordinary industrial solid waste shall be sanctioned as follows:

– A fine of between 3 and 5 million dong shall be imposed for failing to have a record of handing over industrial solid waste that must normally be treated for each transfer according to regulations.

– A fine of between VND 20-25 million for acts of failing to classify at the source of ordinary industrial solid waste as prescribed; equipment and tools for storing industrial solid waste normally do not meet technical requirements for environmental protection.

The maximum fine for an administrative violation in the field of environmental protection is 1 billion VND for individuals and 2 billion VND for organizations. The statute of limitations for sanctioning administrative violations in the field of environmental protection is 2 years.

Source: CafeBiz

You may also like

Painting contest held for buffaloes joining ploughing festival in Ha Nam

A buffalo painting contest for the Doi Son Tich Dien (ploughing) Festivalwas held on February 10, or the sixth day of the Lunar New Year in Doi Son commune, Duy Tien district, the northern province of Ha Nam.

Pho Hien folk cultural festival kicks off in Hung Yen

The Pho Hien Folk Cultural Festival opened in the northern province of Hung Yen on April 21.

Sam Son sea festival slated for April 21

The 2018 sea festival of Sam Son city of the north central coastal province of Thanh Hoa will take place on April 21, heard a press conference held in the city on April 12.

Ha Long Carnival opens in Quang Ninh

The Ha Long Carnival, a highlight of the Ha Long – Quang Ninh tourism week 2019, opened in Bai Chay and Hon Gai tourism area in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 28.

Tam Chuc Pagoda – Ancient beauty amidst majestic scenery

Covering 5,100 ha, Tam Chuc complex is a perfect combination of ancient beauty and the mighty of the immense mountain.