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Study
to develop better recovery/recycling system
The Environmental
Protection Department (EPD) today (Tuesday) commissioned a
consultancy study to formulate a strategic plan for a more
effective waste recovery/ recycling system in Hong Kong.
The study will identify the major types of recyclable materials
in the municipal waste stream and recommend the types of facilities
for recovery, sorting and recycling of these materials. It
will also identify outlets for the recovered materials.
The provision
of such facilities is one of the waste management initiatives
set out in the Government's Waste Reduction Framework Plan.
The study,
which will include a review of overseas practice, was awarded
to ERM-Hong Kong, Ltd. It will be completed in 15 months and
will cost $4.91 million.
Speaking
after the contract signing ceremony, Assistant Director of
Environmental Protection, Mr John Rockey, said the strategic
plan would provide more opportunities for the private sector.
"It
will build on the existing strengths of the recycling trade
and expand the opportunities for private sector initiatives
to deliver cost-effective services.
"It
will also identify the niches where the Government can render
assistance to the trade," Mr Rockey said.
End/Tuesday,
February 23, 1999
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