Following the strict system of waste segregation in Shanghai and Beijing, Tianjin will implement waste sorting from 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.
According to the regulations, waste will be classified as follows:
Recyclable Waste
Paper, plastic, glass, scrap metal, fabrics...
Hazardous Waste
Batteries, light tubes, medicines, paint and its containers...
Kitchen Waste
Food leftovers, expired food, fruit peels and cores, plants, and TCM herbs...
Other Waste
All other waste that does not fall in any of the categories above.