On March 18, the Guangxi Pubei County Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau issued a situation report:
On March 17 and 18, 2026, some netizens posted videos reflecting the pollution at the garbage dump site in Xintang Village, Zhanghuang Town, our county, and the pollution at the garbage transfer station in Quanshui Town, among other related issues. The Pubei County Party Committee and County Government attached great importance to it and immediately established a joint working group involving agriculture and rural areas, comprehensive law enforcement, housing construction, ecological environment, relevant towns and other units to carry out on-site verification and rectification of the problems reflected in the video. The relevant situation is now reported as follows.
1. Regarding the reported issue of “pollution from the garbage dump in Xintang Village”. After verification, the location involved in the problem is located in Xintang Village, Dapo Village Committee, Zhanghuang Town, Pubei County, with more than 40 tons of garbage piled on site. The working group immediately mobilized forces to conduct a comprehensive cleanup of the dump site, and standardized the transfer to the county waste incineration power plant for disposal. The problem has been resolved.
2. Regarding the reported issue of “pollution from the Quanshui Town Garbage Transfer Station”. After verification, the location involved in the problem is located at the waste transfer station in Quanshui Town, Pubei County, which is used for temporary storage of domestic waste before being transferred to the county waste incineration power plant for disposal. More than 160 tons of untransferred garbage were piled on site. The working group immediately mobilized forces to transfer and dispose of the garbage at the transfer station. 24 poultry discarded on site were treated harmlessly. The problem has been dealt with.
3. Regarding the reported issue of “the poster was blocked from filming the rectification scene”. After verification, it was found that at the time of the incident, garbage removal and mechanical operations were being carried out at the Xintang Village garbage dump site of Dapo Village Committee, Zhanghuang Town. In order to ensure site safety and smooth construction, temporary persuasion was provided to those entering the site. Due to the simple working methods of the on-site staff and insufficient explanations, misunderstandings occurred. The Zhanghuang Town People's Government has severely criticized and educated the relevant personnel.
The problems exposed by netizens this time reflect that we still have shortcomings and loopholes in domestic waste disposal. We humbly accept criticisms and suggestions from all walks of life, draw inferences from one example, and make strict rectifications. We organize and carry out investigation and rectification of hidden dangers in domestic waste disposal throughout the county, continue to strengthen the construction of domestic waste collection, transfer, and disposal systems, and continuously improve the rural living environment.
Thanks to the general public and netizens for their concern, support and supervision.
Source: "Pubei Release" WeChat official account
