Waste fees on the way

The polluter pays concept is about to become a fact of daily life.

Cities and towns across the entire country are expected to start collecting fees for the treatment of wastewater and rubbish by the end of this year, a leading official said.

The breakneck pace of urbanization and sizzling economic growth of recent years have placed intense pressure on the country's environment and inspired a growing awareness of the need to preserve resources while reducing pollution.