WHERE CAN I RECYCLE?
Around Hong Kong there are over 28,000 recycling bins for metals, plastics and paper. In addition your building might have its own recycling bins. For other types of waste such as computer products, check out the HK government’s website for a list of collection points:
You can also lobby your building management to join the government’s “Source Separation Program”. Find out more at the above listed website.
These organizations will also collect & recycle your household items:
COMPUTERS
- Caritas
- Apple, Dell, HP and other computer companies offer takeback programs in the U.S. Check out www.computertakeback.com to see if these programs are available in Asia.
ELECTRONICS
FURNITURE & WOOD
- Crossroads
- Tim Wai Resources Recycling Development (ph: 2728-2816)
- Chungkin Paper Products Factory (ph: 2422-3029)
GLASS – in bulk only
- Laputa Edo-Construction Material (ph: 2669-8166)
- Tim Wai Resources Recycling Development (ph: 2728-2816)
DRINKS CARTONS aka JUICE BOXES
- Tim Wai Resources Recycling Development (ph: 2728-2816) has started a program to collect laminated drinks cartons from schools. Contact timwai88@netvigator.com for more info.
POLYSTYRENE*, PRINTER CARTRIDGES, CDs & DVDs
- Friends of the Earth (www.foe.org.hk)
*polystyrene that is uncontaminated Type 6 plastic (EPS) only
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
- Drop boxes in Fortress, McDonald’s, Watsons & MTR stations
WORKPLACE RECYCLING
The government also supports recycling in the workplace and in schools, especially for computers, electronics and paper. The government’s waste reduction website is your best place to start.
MORE INFO
Some helpful overseas websites on recycling:
