Core Insights - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has made significant progress in solid waste and chemical management, focusing on illegal dumping, heavy metal safety, and the construction of "waste-free cities" [1][2][3] Group 1: Solid Waste and Chemical Management - The Ministry has implemented four special rectification actions approved by the State Council, including illegal dumping of solid waste and heavy metal safety [1] - The "waste-free city" initiative is being advanced with high standards, and there is a focus on enhancing information-based environmental supervision for hazardous waste [1][2] - The Ministry has established a comprehensive management system for solid waste and chemicals, continuously improving its capabilities [1] Group 2: Heavy Metal Pollution Management - A new action plan for heavy metal safety inspections has been launched, targeting seven key heavy metals, with a focus on five provinces and 21 cities [2] - As of November 17, 2023, a total of 20,670 pollution sources have been identified, with a 72% inspection rate achieved [2] - The Ministry aims to complete the remediation of high-risk pollution sources by the end of 2027, with Guangxi province leading the efforts [2] Group 3: Hazardous Waste Management - The national capacity for hazardous waste disposal is approximately 220 million tons per year, meeting the country's disposal needs [3] - Over 1,400 small-scale collection pilot units have been established, increasing coverage and reducing environmental risks [3] - The annual production of incineration ash from municipal waste is about 13 million tons, with comprehensive utilization capacity reaching 4.3 million tons [3] Group 4: Recycling of Retired Equipment - The recycling capacity for retired "four machines and one brain" and vehicles has significantly increased, with over 90 dismantling enterprises supported by special funds [3][4] - In 2024, approximately 95 million units of retired equipment are expected to be dismantled, producing nearly 200,000 tons of recycled resources [3] - The recycling capabilities for waste photovoltaic components and wind turbine blades are approximately 200,000 tons and 100,000 tons, respectively [4]