Businesses' trash fees increased

Beijing will increase non-residential garbage disposal fees from Jan 1 to reduce the capital's garbage production, the Beijing Commission of Development and Reform said. The charge for non-residential household garbage will rise to 300 yuan ($50) per metric ton - a major increase from the current 25 yuan, which was set in 1999. The commission said the new policy would have a significant impact on enterprises that produce a lot of garbage and emissions.