Beijing draft: Either sort trash or fork over cash

Beijing residents may face a fine of 200 yuan ($28) if they fail to sort domestic garbage, according to a draft regulation unveiled on Monday.

The regulation, proposed by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Urban Management, will be submitted to the Beijing People's Congress soon. The regulation will be open for public feedback until Nov 13.

The regulation specifies that departments and people who produce household waste should be responsible for classifying garbage as kitchen waste, recyclables, hazardous waste and other waste.