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Hong Kong Waste-Charging Scheme Postponed to August Amid Public Confusion

Officials urged to improve promotional efforts and focus on waste-reduction benefits during the delay.

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One of the aims of the scheme is to get people to cut down on the amount of rubbish they throw out. Photo: Eugene Lee

Overview

  • Hong Kong's waste-charging scheme, first proposed over 20 years ago, has been postponed again, now set to begin on August 1 instead of April 1.
  • The scheme involves residents buying government-approved garbage bags for waste disposal, with the aim of encouraging recycling and reducing rubbish.
  • Public confusion and lack of familiarity with the scheme's execution details have been cited as reasons for the delay.
  • Officials have been urged to use the extra time to better promote the scheme and convince the public of its benefits.
  • Critics argue that the government needs to improve its promotional efforts, focusing not just on execution details but also on waste-reduction ideas and improving access to recycling facilities.