Taipei Extends Garbage Collection After Typhoon Holiday

Taipei City experienced a two-day suspension of garbage collection on Friday and Saturday due to Typhoon Bawee. In response, the Environmental Protection Bureau announced that it would provide extended evening collection services on Sunday, July 12, to manage the accumulated waste.

Residents were advised to adhere to their regular garbage disposal schedules and locations for the Sunday collections. Additionally, 30 designated timed drop-off points would also be open. The bureau reminded citizens to sort their waste and participate in recycling efforts, urging them not to discard trash improperly.

The Environmental Protection Bureau also addressed typhoon-related damage, noting incidents such as fallen advertising signs and environmental pollution. Response teams were promptly dispatched to handle these issues. The bureau estimated that over 4,000 sanitation workers would be mobilized to clear debris, fallen branches, and scattered waste from key city roads, aiming for a swift environmental recovery.