Guided by the principles of integrated research, this research plan is the first of its kind in Taiwan to undertake a comprehensive examination of all the issues relating to waste objects and the materials from which discarded containers are made. The aim is to use unified definitions and methods to calculate the disposal fee rates that should be applied to different types of waste objects and to containers made from different materials. The project also involves research into systemic issues, such as whether the requirement that manufacturers of aluminum containers recycle at least half of their output should be lifted, whether the use of PVC should be restricted or prohibited, how the collection of disposal fees for container attachments can be based on the number of containers disposed of, how the system of differential subsidies should be implemented, what disposal fee rates should be set for CRT displays and LCD displays, monitors and TV sets, whether weight can be used as the basis for disposal fee payment and auditing, etc. These issues are closely linked to the setting of disposal fee rates, and will have a major impact on the government#s ability to keep the disposal fee system working effectively over the long term. In addition to the examination of issues relating to disposal fee rates, which includes surveys, estimates and recommendations for solving the various problems, the research project also covers the establishment and maintenance of a decision-making support database system for discarded containers and waste disposal fee rates.

Recycling and Treatment Fee, Waste, Data System