Disposable Raincoats Need Recycling to Avoid Fines

Disposable raincoats are classified as **'Plastic Recyclables'**. If you discard them as general waste (e.g., throwing them into roadside trash cans, or disposing of them without sorting) or litter them, you will be violating the 'Waste Disposal Act' and face a fine of at least 1,200 NTD and up to 6,000 NTD. To avoid emptying your wallet, the correct disposal steps are: Separate non-plastic materials: Cut off or remove non-plastic parts like drawstrings and hood adjustment cords (these accessories should be thrown in general waste). Simple cleaning: Lightly remove any mud or dirt. Proper recycling: Hand them over to the sanitation department's recycling truck or sort and recycle according to regulations. 💡 Extra Trivia: How to sort different types of raincoats? Disposable raincoats (thin, single layer): These are made of a single plastic material and should be recycled. Regular thick raincoats / Two-piece raincoats: Due to complex materials (containing coatings, mesh, or zippers, etc.), they cannot be effectively recycled. These should be disposed of as general waste.