Following the strict system of waste segregation in Shanghai and Beijing, Tianjin implements waste sorting from today (December 1, 2020) with four categories including hazardous, recyclable and kitchen waste among others.
Meanwhile, the regulations outlined who is responsible for different parts of the system. Property management companies, for example, should be responsible for residential communities and alleys while proprietary rights holders for public buildings.
People must divide their rubbish into four types, or risk heavy fines. Individuals who fail to follow the regulations repeatedly will be fined a maximum of 500 yuan or participate in community service while entities will receive a maximum 50,000 yuan fine.
