As Taoyuan City experiences rapid population growth, the management of household garbage and discarded furniture in community buildings involves collaboration not only with the city’s sanitation team but also with homeowners’ associations and property management companies. These entities have the authority to engage legally authorized private clearing organizations for disposal purposes. The Taoyuan City Department of Environmental Protection (TYDEP) emphasizes to residents the importance of avoiding illegal operators when commissioning disposal services. Engaging with unauthorized operators may result in indiscriminate dumping, posing risks of environmental pollution.
According to the TYDEP, residents requiring disposal of old furniture can utilize the "Large Furniture Disposal Application System" available at http://route.tyemid.gov.tw/clean/. This system facilitates the scheduling of pickup appointments through 24/7 online reservation services. Upon online reservation, the system automatically dispatches an SMS text message containing the pickup time and registration number. Residents are advised to place discarded furniture outside after 9:00 PM the night preceding the scheduled pickup. Residents should relocate furniture located within apartment buildings to the ground floor and affix the registration number to the designated disposal spot. Subsequently, the cleaning team will arrive at the designated time and location on the scheduled day for pickup, ensuring efficiency and convenience. Discarded furniture collected for disposal undergoes a sustainable approach at the Taoyuan City Second-hand Repair Station, where items deemed repairable or recyclable are refurbished in line with the principles of the circular economy. This initiative promotes repair and regeneration, reducing waste and resource consumption. Subsequently, refurbished items are auctioned for sale or donated to needy families or groups.
To ensure responsible waste management, homeowners’ associations and property management companies are encouraged to engage waste removal services from entities holding valid waste clearance permits. The Resource Circulation Administration of the Ministry of Environment has launched a "Service Management Information System for Waste Clearance Organizations" (https://waste1.moenv.gov.tw/Grant/GS-UC60/QryGrantData.aspx) to facilitate verification of legally authorized private waste clearing organizations. Members of the public are reminded to prioritize environmental stewardship by refraining from entrusting household garbage and discarded furniture to unqualified operators for cheap solutions. Let's collectively commit to protecting the environment, fostering responsible citizenship, and collaboratively creating a sustainable future for our community.