Ho Chi Minh City cuts electricity to factory for environmental violations

The Tan Vinh Loc commune authorities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, cut off electricity to a plastic company for repeated environmental and safety violations.

Local officials discovered that T.N. Plastic Co., Ltd. operated without environmental registrations or fire safety records. The company discharged wastewater from waste-washing processes and illegally buried approximately 14 tons of solid waste. Despite receiving a 73 million VND fine and orders to fix the damage, the facility continued its illegal activities.

On November 5, the Tan Vinh Loc commune authorities and Binh Chanh Electricity Company removed the transformer at the facility. This action followed Resolution 57 passed by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council. The new resolution allows authorities to stop electricity and water services to businesses that violate planning, fire safety, or environmental conditions. Officials told the land owner to collect all waste and restore the site to its original state.