Control on Import and Export of Waste
Good Operation Practices
Carriers / Shipping Agents
Carriers and shipping agents should exercise due care before the shipping of waste to or from Hong Kong:
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do not effect any waste shipment to unknown or non-existent consignees; confirm the existence of the Hong Kong consignee and his agreement to accept the shipment prior to effecting a shipment; |
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inform the shipper / consignee of the waste import / export permit control under the Waste Disposal Ordinance (WDO) and request for written confirmation that the waste shipments comply with guidelines from EPD and the WDO; always request for a detailed packing list in particular for shipments with vague waste description such as “mixed metal scrap”, ”plastic scrap”, “computer parts”, “electrical appliances” or “auto parts”; |
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refuse to effect any shipment subject to the WDO permit control unless a valid permit is provided by the shipper / consignee. Controlled waste imported illegally would have to be returned to the state of export; and |
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if concerned parties refuse to provide information or if the information remains unclear after request for clarification, refuse to effect shipment or contact the Territorial Control Office, Environmental Compliance Division of EPD (fax: 2305 0453; tel.: 2755 5462) for advice. |
[ Important Note: Involvement in illegal shipment of waste may be subject to prosecution ! ]
