Taipei City: Garbage Collection Schedule for CNY 2022 Announced by DEP

According to the Taipei City Government, to help citizens prepare for the Year of the Tiger, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced the End-of-the-Year Cleanup Period, which will run from today through January 23.

During this time, waste collectors will assist residents in getting rid of unnecessary old furniture and unwanted household appliances. Those who wish to make use of this service should contact the local districts' cleaning units to schedule a free appointment and to have the large waste removed. Simply deliver the big rubbish to the agreed-upon area and leave it there for the garbage truck after the time and location have been confirmed.

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an additional afternoon cycle of garbage collection has been scheduled for January 31 (Chinese New Year's Eve). (Photo / Provided by DEP)

Regarding garbage collection arrangements for the Chinese New Year vacation, trash pickup will be offered on Sunday, January 30 to accommodate people leaving town for the long weekend. 

For residents' convenience, an additional afternoon cycle of garbage collection has been scheduled for January 31 (Chinese New Year's Eve). 

Garbage collection will be suspended for the first three days of the Chinese New Year. Standard trash collection will resume on February 4, followed by recyclable and large garbage collection the following day.

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DEP reminds the public to properly categorize the waste. (Photo / Provided by DEP)

If you need to dispose of rubbish during the CNY holiday, please visit the DEP website in Chinese for a list of 32 collection points in Taipei that are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.