What are the remaining obstacles in the investigation and undercover investigation by the law enforcement inspection team of the Municipal People's Congress? This work evaluates that Shanghai has always been at the forefront of garbage classification | garbage | law enforcement
Since the implementation of the Shanghai Municipal Regulations on the Management of Domestic Waste, the concept of waste classification has gradually taken root in people's hearts. From May to July this year, the Standing Committee of the Municipal People's Congress conducted a comprehensive inspection of the implementation of the regulations based on four consecutive years of supervision and inspection of household waste management. Yesterday afternoon, the fourth meeting of the 16th Standing Committee of the Municipal People's Congress reviewed the report on the implementation of the Shanghai Municipal Regulations on the Management of Domestic Waste in the city.
The significant effect of "three increases and one decrease"
What is the effectiveness of garbage classification in the four years since the implementation of the regulations? This law enforcement inspection extensively carried out open and secret investigations, directly visiting multiple units and places such as garbage terminal disposal facilities, recycling enterprises, transfer terminals, residential areas, universities, and rural areas for on-site inspections, and conducting secret investigations on shopping malls, middle schools, restaurants, and hotels.
Law enforcement inspections have found that the "three increases and one reduction" of household waste has achieved significant results. From January to June this year, the amount of recyclable materials, hazardous waste, and wet waste separated in the city increased by 1.8 times, 14 times, and 65% respectively compared to before the implementation of the 2019 Regulations, while the amount of dry waste cleared decreased by 16% compared to 2019.
The city is continuously optimizing its classification and disposal facilities. Data shows that 88% of the city's classification and disposal points have completed upgrades and renovations, and 500 domestic waste rooms are undergoing standardized renovations. More than 80% of the centralized disposal points are equipped with hand washing and deodorization devices, and a number of high-quality demonstration residential areas for garbage classification have been constructed. The construction of a recyclable material recycling system is actively being promoted, with more than 15000 recycling service points, 198 transfer stations, and 15 collection and distribution yards built. At present, the recycling and utilization rate of domestic waste in the city has reached 42%, higher than the national average level.
According to the survey questionnaire distributed by the law enforcement inspection team, the satisfaction rate of the fourth level People's Congress representatives in this city with the implementation of the Regulations is 88.2%. Since 2019, Shanghai has consistently ranked among the top in the evaluation of domestic waste classification work in cities at or above the prefecture level by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Rural Development. Starting from the end of November 2021, this city has achieved zero landfill of domestic waste.
Reasonably arrange the advertising period
In recent years, significant achievements have been made in the management of household waste in this city. However, in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations, law enforcement inspections have found that there are still some problems in the implementation of the current regulations.
Law enforcement inspections have found that there are still shortcomings in the reduction at the source. The total amount of garbage has increased significantly. From January to June this year, the total amount of domestic waste generated in the city was about 33600 tons/day, an increase of 15.8% compared to before the implementation of the Regulations. Express packaging and takeaway packaging have become important sources of total garbage growth, and some products and express packages have a more prominent phenomenon of excessive packaging, resulting in poor packaging reduction effects. In addition, after the epidemic, some residential areas have experienced a rebound in mixed waste disposal, resulting in a decrease in the quality of classification. The littering of small packages is particularly prominent, and some residents have not yet fully consolidated their classification habits.
"We have conducted research and found that the overall implementation of garbage classification in residential areas is good, but there are also some areas where management is not in place. Some areas have fewer placement points, and some placement time regulations are quite strict." Zhou Hong, a member of the committee, said that some residents have reported that the designated and scheduled placement in residential areas is not user-friendly enough. For example, some small areas have scheduled placement at 7 pm and some residents do not have time to place them. "We cannot simply focus on management needs while neglecting the convenience of citizens." He suggested adopting a "one community, one plan" approach, reasonably arranging placement periods, containers, and collection frequencies to provide convenience for citizens' classification.
There are certain difficulties in the recycling and utilization of recyclable materials. Law enforcement inspections have found that the recycling network is not yet sound, and the layout of some points and stations is not reasonable enough, making it inconvenient for residents to invest and sell. The intensification level of the recycling industry is relatively low, and there is a lack of environmental and safety standards in the recycling industry. There are a large number of small, scattered, and disorderly recycling enterprises and individual recycling personnel.
The questionnaire survey shows that there are relatively few individual punishment cases for violating garbage classification, the legal deterrence is insufficient, and the perception of citizens is not obvious. According to data, since the beginning of this year, more than 14000 cases of unclassified disposal of household waste have been investigated, and 1121 cases of individual littering and littering of household waste by community residents have been investigated. "Can these cases be widely publicized, so that once people know that certain behaviors will be punished, they can understand and abide by the law, and be more proactive in sorting garbage?" Zhou Hong said.
Promote the early release of upgraded versions
Household waste classification is a protracted battle. Members of the Standing Committee believe that all levels of government and relevant departments in this city should enhance their sense of responsibility, strengthen their sense of mission, work together to do a good job in all aspects of garbage management, and implement the provisions of the Regulations.
The current management of household waste is in a stage of consolidation, deepening, and upgrading. In order to maintain the effectiveness of classification, it is necessary to ensure that necessary funding is not reduced. Member Jin Weimin believes that garbage classification should focus on the efficiency of the use of fiscal funds, and suggests strengthening the supervision and management of fiscal subsidy funds, achieving dedicated allocation of funds, and improving the compliance and effectiveness of fund use.
"The regulations have established a comprehensive management system for household waste management, but in order for this system to operate effectively, it is necessary to fully leverage the role of market mechanisms." Wei Rui suggested that government departments carefully study and prescribe targeted measures, such as supporting enterprises to enjoy tax preferential policies in accordance with the law, reducing costs, opening up channels for the recycling and utilization of recyclable materials, and playing the role of the market and government, so that various types of recyclable materials can be collected and recycled.
"Garbage classification is a revolution that changes lifestyle, and to promote garbage classification, we must adhere to both guidance and restraint." Wang Chunchen, Chairman of the Urban Construction and Environmental Protection Committee of the Municipal People's Congress, suggested adopting unique methods for different groups, making garbage classification from a "new fashion" to a "good habit" of the people's daily lives, promoting the early release of an upgraded version of garbage classification, and ensuring that Shanghai's domestic waste management work always stays at the forefront of the country.
