A revised law on the prevention and control of environmental pollution by solid waste took effect on Sept. 1, pledging a gradual ban on solid waste imports.

  In order to push for garbage classification, the central government formulates general principles and local governments will make regulations based on local conditions, said the revised law.

  It places construction, agricultural, as well as hazardous wastes under a stricter management system and imposes more stringent penalties on offenders.

  Source: Xinhua