Source Separation of Commercial and Industrial Waste

Overview

The Programme on Source Separation of Commercial and Industrial Waste aims to encourage the property management sector to set up arrangement in commercial and industrial (C&I) premises to facilitate their tenants/occupants to practice clean recycling.

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Benefits

Raising Image of Building Management

• Participating C&I buildings set up waste separation bins for major types of recyclables (e.g. Waste Paper, Metals, Plastics, Glass bottles, Rechargeable batteries, Fluorescent Lamps and Tubes) at designated recycling points within their premises that best suits its tenants or occupants to use.
• Tenants or occupants separate recyclables from their waste by category.
• Participating C&I buildings feel free to choose their recycler for collection, and arrange recycling of items specified to its industry, such as food waste, wood cart board and toners.
• Brand of the building and image of the Property Management Company can be enhanced.

Social Recognition

• Membership certificate for each participating C&I buildings as recognition of supporting environmental protection, waste reduction and recycling.
• Commendation Certificate for each participating C&I buildings with full submission of recyclable figures within assessment period and different levels of awards for the C&I buildings with good performance.
• Name of C&I buildings and the Property Management Company are shown in EPD website.
• Meeting the expectation of tenants/ occupants.

All round support

• Free waste separation bins distribute to participating C&I buildings. 
• Technical, Education and Promotion Support by Green Outreaching Team.

Who Can Join?

The Programme on Source Separation of Commercial and Industrial Waste covers general Commercial & Industrial buildings, including Industrial/ Godown, Industrial/ Office, Mixed Office, Pure Office, as well as non-residential buildings used for educational, medical, recreational, social welfare, religious and other purposes, such as shopping arcades, universities, hospitals etc. 

How to join?

The Management Company, Incorporated Owners' Committee or Owners' Committee could enrol online or download the application form and return the completed form to EPD by email to fax.

Free 3-Colour Recycling Bins

New bins

C&I buildings can apply for free waste separation bins for placement on the ground floor of each building block or commonly accessible areas via the Environmental Campaign Committee (ECC)’s Promotion Programme on Source Separation of Waste.  

Replacement of bins

Apply to ECC for bin replacement if the existing bins have been damaged or deteriorated, and has been used for:

• 3 years for Plastic bins
• 5 years for Metal bins

For other replacement reasons, ECC Secretariat will consider the application on a case-by-case basis

Application of Glass Bottles, Rechargeable Batteries, Fluorescent Lamps and Tubes Recycling Bins:

Glass Management Contractors

https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/waste/pro_responsibility/gprs_gmc.html