Agnes Lam calls on hikers not to litter

Lawmaker Agnes Lam has reminded hikers to pick up their rubbish after finishing their leisure activities.
Taking to the hills and the countryside has recently become popular in Macau and Hong Kong. People in Macau have been in quarantine or social distancing for more than three months, from when the first wave of Covid-19 broke out in the city. Outdoor areas are believed to be safer as airflow is usually better.
It has come to Lam’s attention that the amount of rubbish being irresponsibly dumped around the countryside has recently risen. Some people have even left masks behind.
While hiking, she also noticed a worker carrying a large bag of rubbish and walking along a hiking trail in Coloane.
The lawmaker is recommending that the authorities remove rubbish bins from green areas to make people aware of their responsibility.
She also reminded the public to take their rubbish with them to ease the burden on rubbish collectors. AL