He said under the ordinance, an individual, or company was liable to face fines from $1000 to $10,000.
“Under this ordinance, there are different categories , one is called ‘Minor Litter’ this is when you throw a but of cigarette, small plastics or a tin can on the street, the other category is ‘Major Litter’ this is when there’s too much rubbish a bin, and the bin can’t handle it,” he said.
“The penalties for the offences are also different, for minor litter the fine is $1000, and major litter is $10,000.”
Mr Titiulu added officers will be giving out notices to people or business houses if they fail to comply with the ordinance.
“What the team will do is that once people fail to comply with the notices, authorized officers will follow up on them and ensure that they will be taken to court,” he said.
“Under the provision of the litter ordinance, there are two sections, one is instant offences , and the other is notice offences, if you dont comply and fail to pay the fines, there is a additional $50 fine each day.”
By: Lowen Sei.
