Household Waste Collection

FAQ

How much household waste is collected by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department?
Every day, about 5,820 tonnes of household waste is collected including 940 tonnes from Hong Kong Island, 1,880 tonnes from Kowloon and 3,010 tonnes from New Territories and on outlying islands.
When is the refuse collection service suspended?
Daily collection of household waste is carried out year round, including Lunar New Year's Day and other public holidays.
Where is the household waste disposed?
The refuse collected from refuse collection points is delivered to refuse transfer stations or landfills managed by the Environmental Protection Department.

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