The Environmental Protection Department recorded 44 convictions for pollution offences in March.

Seven were for air pollution, five for noise, 12 for waste disposal, and 18 under the Product Eco-responsibility Ordinance.

There was also one conviction under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance, and one under the Public Cleansing & Prevention of Nuisances Regulation.

The heaviest fine was $40,000 against a company for failing to comply with noise abatement requirements.