The BEP, however, points out that Taiwan's sewerage facilities are not yet adequate for breaking down kitchen scraps, and that these instead may block pipes and create a health hazard. People who use such devices are therefore liable for penalties under The Prevention of Water Pollution Law.
環保局則表示，由於我國下水道設施尚無法消化廚餘，絞碎的廚餘容易造成排水管堵塞，影響環境衛生，民眾可能因此違反水汙染防治法而受罰。