Policy Address

Waste Treatment Facilities

167.         The Government will ensure that waste treatment facilities meet high environmental and operational standards.  The Government will strengthen communication with local communities regarding the facilities including their management, delivery arrangements, environmental monitoring and hygiene to minimise the impacts on residents.

Alleviating the Pressure on Landfills

168.         The Government will continue to encourage public participation in waste reduction at source as well as waste separation and recovery.  We will review and rationalise the location of recycling bins in public places and the mode of collecting recyclables.  We will also launch a mobile phone application to provide information about waste reduction and the location of recycling facilities.

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