Solid Waste Management

137.     We have already raised the municipal solid waste recovery target to 55% by 2015.  To this end, we will expedite legislation for the early extension of the Environmental Levy Scheme on Plastic Shopping Bags to all retail shops, and for the introduction of a new Producer Responsibility Scheme for waste electrical and electronic equipment to encourage waste reduction at source.  We will also engage the public in discussions on possible options for municipal solid waste charging to provide a direct economic incentive to reduce waste.  The Government will launch district-based promotional activities, such as waste reduction and recycling, through the District Councils.

138.     We plan to adopt advanced technologies to treat non-recyclable waste.  Planning is underway for the construction of Integrated Waste Management Facilities and organic waste treatment facilities, as well as the extension of the existing landfills.  We intend to submit a funding proposal to this Council early next year.

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