The Muzha Refuse Incineration Plant () is an incinerator in Muzha, Wenshan District, Taipei, Taiwan.
History The construction of the plant started on 1July1989 and completed in January1994. It began its commercial operation on 28March1995. On 13June2018, Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je announced that the plant will undergo refurbishment works, such as the upgrading of its gas treatment and electrical system, repainting of the stack with images of blue magpies, rhododendrons and banyan trees.
Architecture The plant consists of one stack with a height of 150meters. It is decorated with images of giraffes.
Technical details The plant has a capacity of treating 1,200tons of garbage per day from its four boilers. As of 2020, it received a total of 26,073tons of garbage annually and incinerated 25,682tons of them.
Transportation The plant is within walking distance of Taipei Zoo Station.
See also Air pollution in Taiwan
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