Because of the SARS attack last year, Hong Kong has been on a health kick since. That’s a good idea because littering and the health effects that result from it have been implicated in how quickly SARS spread through buildings and the like.
On my many visits over there, I did notice some litter, though nothing of the magnitude of San Francisco, cesspool and refuse dump for California. The HK governmnent has now declared a new policy: If you have been cited previously for littering and you do it again, it’s now a HK$1500 (about US$195) fine and manditory community service.
It’s a serious matter because when Hygiene officers began writing citations, they were attacked. Then the attackers were arrested and prosecuted. As a result, these officers have become a tad shy in doing their duty.
This new ordinance should put some teeth into the regs they have to enforce. Good luck.
News info from the unlinkable South China Morning Post