No More Illegal Dumping: Miaoli City Deploys Surveillance Cameras at 13 Hotspots

Miaoli City is taking a firm stance against illegal dumping by deploying 13 new mobile surveillance cameras at known littering hotspots. The city government has invested NT$825,000 to establish this system, which officially began enforcing regulations on July 17, 2026.

The move comes after repeated attempts to curb the persistent problem of household garbage bags being illegally discarded in various city sections, even after signage was put up. The surveillance system is designed to catch offenders, who will face fines ranging from NT$1,200 to NT$6,000, as stipulated by the Waste Disposal Act.

City officials emphasized that the primary goal of the surveillance system is not punitive but rather to serve as a public reminder for citizens to adhere to environmental regulations. They urged residents to cooperate by disposing of their trash according to the designated collection schedules, thereby contributing to the city's overall appearance and sanitation.

These 13 camera locations include areas such as the Zhongzheng Road twilight market, opposite Junbang Security on Zhongzheng Road, the Jiasheng Jiasheng Activity Center, the Jiasheng Jiangwu Huofang, the East Bridgehead of Jiasheng East Road, the intersection of Jiasheng Street Lane 136, the intersection at No. 88 Gaomiao Sanshan Community, the Gongjing Activity Center, the intersection of Gongjing Road Lane 76, the intersection of Zhongzheng Road Lane 949, the front of the Farmers' Association on Dapu Street, and both north and south sides of the old Tapingding Road.

The city government plans to continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the surveillance system, adjusting monitoring points as needed. They also remain committed to promoting waste reduction, resource recycling, and environmental education to foster a cleaner, more livable, and sustainable Miaoli City.

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The purpose of installing surveillance systems is not primarily to issue fines, but to remind the public to jointly comply with environmental regulations through the open installation of surveillance equipment.