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Meanwhile, the DEMS would encourage the public to replace their substandard products with suitable products, Mr Uy added.
Problems commonly associated with plugs include insufficient marking, and live and neutral pins too close to the periphery.
The common problems of adaptors are no safety shutters; socket rating exceeding the plug pin rating; one socket designed to accommodate more than one type of plug which lead to loose contact; and too many socket outlets.
End/Wednesday, March 22, 1995
Waste charging scheme to be modified
The Government intends to modify the charging scheme for waste delivered to landfills by private waste collectors after further consultation with interested parties.
To make charges more closely related to the nature of waste disposed, the two- tier charging scheme for small and large vehicles will be replaced by a system of charging on a per tonne basis. This new arrangement will conform more closely with the polluter pays principle.
Initially, the charge will be set at $43 per tonne of waste (1995 prices) to recover 50 per cent of the full cost.
Payment will be made in the form of pre-paid tickets of one-tonne and five- tonne face value, available at 32 sales offices, including one at each operational landfill.
It is also proposed that an electronic payment system be introduced next year to simplify charge collection procedures and to shorten processing time at landfills.
To address concerns about the possible impact on domestic premises currently served by private waste collectors, private waste collectors will not be charged for disposing of household waste at landfills.
The Environmental Protection Department will register private waste collectors who deliver household waste to landfills and provide them with tickets based on the quantity of household waste they collect and dispose of at landfills.
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