Tainan Councilor Backs 'Full-Flow Control' Policy Amidst Soil Disposal Crisis

As a city councilor deeply invested in Tainan's development, I fully support the central government's push for a 'full-flow control' policy regarding soil and rock material. The current situation, where we have 'earth but nowhere to dump it,' is not just an inconvenience; it's a systemic crisis that is crippling our public infrastructure projects.

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There is soil but nowhere to dump it.

We've seen firsthand how the crackdown on illegal dumping, while necessary, has led to a dramatic increase in the cost of legal disposal. Legitimate sites are now selective, prioritizing large projects and leaving smaller, essential maintenance works—like streetlights and bus stops—in limbo. These 'soil orphans' highlight a critical flaw in our waste management system that directly impacts the quality of life for our residents and the efficiency of our city services.

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The current situation is that 'there is earth but nowhere to dump it.' After strengthening controls, legal soil and rock material sites have not only seen prices soar but also adopted a 'only accept large projects, do not accept small projects' approach.

This isn't just about Tainan; it's a nationwide issue. The price per cubic meter has more than doubled in just a few years, and this trend is poised to create significant disputes in future project bidding and lead to costly delays. It is imperative that the city government proactively develops administrative procedures and contingency plans. We need long-term, stable market mechanisms and must integrate this issue into our national land planning. Establishing public reuse facilities and legal disposal sites is not a future wish; it's an immediate necessity to prevent further stagnation and escalating costs.

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This situation is no longer an isolated case but a general systemic problem.