Waste charging details announced

The Environment Bureau announced on 20 March 2017 the launch of municipal solid waste charging in the second half of 2019 at the earliest. Two charging modes will be adopted. The first mode applies to most residential buildings, street-level shops and public organization venues that currently use the waste collection service provided by the Food & Environmental Hygiene Department. Residents have to put their waste into designated garbage bags before disposal. For bulk waste that cannot be put into the largest garbage bag, residents have to attach an oversized waste label before disposal. The second mode applies to those who hire private rubbish collectors to dispose of waste directly at landfills or Refuse Transfer Stations. Charging will be based on the weight of the waste disposed of at these facilities.

The Government will table the bill on municipal solid waste charging at the Legislative Council in the first half of 2017. After the passage of the legislation, the public will be allowed 12 to 18 months to prepare for the charging.

More about this can be read from the press release here.