| THE WASTE MANAGEMENT
STRATEGY
We aim to achieve the following targets -
| Target 1 Avoidance and Minimisation
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Reduce the amount
of MSW generated in Hong Kong by 1% per annum up to the year
2014, based on the 2003 levels.
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| Target 2 Reuse, Recovery and
Recycling |
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Increase the recovery rate of MSW
to 45% by 2009 and 50% by 2014.
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| Target 3 Bulk Reduction and
Disposal |
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Reduce the total MSW disposed of in landfills
to less than 25% by 2014. |
Discard Less, Pay Less
Waste charging is the most effective tool to
change people's behaviour.
Source Separation
To increase the overall MSW recovery rate from
40% in 2004 to 45% by 2009 and 50% by 2014.
- 80% of the local population to take part in
the source separation programme by 2010.
- All public rental housing estates to take
part in the programme by 2012.
Supporting the Recycling Industry
Recovered materials have to be recycled and find
outlets. There is a need to support the development of the recycling
industry locally and establish a circular economy.
- Commission Phase I of the EcoPark for occupation
by the end of 2006 for recycling of locally produced waste.
- Introduce Product Eco-responsibility Bill
into the Legislative Council to provide a framework for producer
responsibility schemes (PRSs).
- To introduce legislation on product-specific
measures for electrical and electronic equipment, vehicle tyres
and plastic shopping bags.
- Impose landfill disposal bans to tie in with
PRSs.
Bulk Reduction and Final Disposal
The unavoidable MSW requires further treatment
to reduce its volume.
- Commission the multi-technology Integrated
Waste Management Facilities (IWMF) in mid 2010s.
- Commission extensions to the three existing
landfills in the early to mid 2010s to provide the final repository
for the waste which cannot be recycled or treated, or for the
residues after treatment at the IWMF.
Public Education and Partnership
Environmental education is the key driver to
waste avoidance and minimisation. |