In order to comprehend public opinions on the policy of setting up 2 incinerators in Hsinchu and Miaoli, this poll was implemented for providing references for the policy assessment. This poll makes a total of 3,764 successful samples. With a confidence level of 95%, the sampling tolerance is +/- 2.9%. The outcome is summarized as follows: 1. 41% of the public disapproves stopping the 2 incinerators in Hsinchu and Miaoli. 2. If construction of the Hsinchu incinerator is to be stopped, 59% of the public disapproves a cross-boarder transfer for handling waste treatment, of which the main reason is that “waste treatment shall be carried out inside the territory, and a local government shall have its own facilities for carrying out the task”. 3. 50% of the public disapproves stopping the construction of Hsinchu incinerator provided the cost for stopping is less than the cost for continuing. The main reason for disapproval is “waste of the previously input resources since the project has already started”. While being told that the cost for stopping is greater than the cost for continuing, 72% of the public disapproves stopping the construction of Hsinchu incinerator. 4. When stopping the construction of the Miaoli incinerator, 61% of the public disapproves a cross-boarder treatment of the waste based on the reason “waste treatment shall be carried out inside the territory, and local government shall have its own facilities for carrying out the task”. 5. If the cost for stopping is less than the cost for continuing, 55% of the public disapproves stopping the construction of Miaoli incinerator, based on the reason “waste of the previously input resources since the project has already started”. If the cost for stopping is greater than the cost for continuing, 75% of the public disapproves stopping the construction of Miaoli incinerator.

environmental intention, environmental policies, poll survey