Three more incinerators to burn mounting waste

Trial operations by end of year will increase daily capacity to 17,000 tons, protect land

Beijing will build three more incinerators to triple the daily capacity of dealing with the increasing amount of garbage this year, while deputies suggest that the government improve the waste disposal process to protect the environment and make better use of resources.

With a population exceeding 21 million, the capital faces a record high of 18,400 metric tons of daily household garbage.