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System Maintenance Notice
The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) will conduct system maintenance and upgrade for the central database of the GREEN$ Electronic Participation Incentive Scheme (GREEN$) from 10:00 p.m. 29 October 2025 (Wednesday) to 8:00 a.m. 30 October 2025 (Thursday). During this period, the service of all EPD’s smart recycling devices, including food waste smart bins, smart recycling bins, smart balances as well as the GREEN$ mobile app will be temporarily suspended. GREEN$ users will also not be…
Eco Expo Asia 2025
28 – 31 Oct | AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong21 Oct – 7 Nov | Click2Match (Online)Eco Expo Asia is a prominent global trade platform showcasing the latest sustainable environmental technologies and solutions. This year, the theme of Eco Expo Asia, "Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality" seeks to unite stakeholders, businesses, scholars and governmental officials from Asia and beyond, promoting collaboration, sparking innovation and catalysing the growth of green technologies and sustainable solutions. You…
Closing date of GREEN@COMMUNITY facilities from Oct to Dec 2025
During the period from October to December 2025, the open and closure arrangement of Recycling Stations are as follows:Recycling StationsOctober and November 20251 Oct (National Day)6 Oct (Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival)7 Oct (The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival)29 Oct (Chung Yeung Festival)17 Nov (Po Leung Kuk Staff Training Day)…
The Waste Less Mobile App Notice of Discontinuation
With the continuous development of the GREEN$ mobile app, the latest version now encompasses the key functions of the Waste Less mobile app such as the interactive recycling map and waste reduction tips, etc. As such, the Waste Less mobile app will cease operation starting from 1 September 2025, to enable more effective use of public resources. We sincerely invite existing users of the Waste Less mobile app to switch to the GREEN$ mobile app to enjoy more recycling…
Full Digitalisation of GREEN$ ePIS
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Closing date of GREEN@COMMUNITY facilities from April to June 2025
During the period from April to June 2025, the open and closure arrangement of Recycling Stations are as follows:Recycling StationsApril 20254 Apr(Ching Ming Festival)18 Apr(Good Friday)19 Apr(The day following Good Friday)20 Apr(Easter)21 Apr(Easter Monday)…
Important Notice for GREEN$ ePIS: Official SMS Sender Identification
To safeguard the information security of GREEN$ users and facilitate the identification of SMS senders, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has registered the “SMS Sender Registration Scheme” under the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) for the GREEN$ Electronic Participation Incentive Scheme (ePIS). From now on, all SMS messages sent by the GREEN$ ePIS will display “#EPD_GREEN” as the sender’s name to ensure the reliability and…
Closing date of GREEN@COMMUNITY facilities from January to March 2025
During the period from January to March 2025, the open and closure arrangement of Recycling Stations are as follows:Recycling StationsJanuary 20251 Jan28 Jan (Lunar New Year's Eve)29 Jan (Lunar New Year's Day)30 Jan (The second day of Lunar New Year)31 Jan (The third day of Lunar New Year)GREEN@EASTERNCloseOpenCloseCloseCloseGREEN@…
GREEN$ x MoneyBack Point Conversion
To support the expansion of the community recycling network and encourage members of public to develop habits of waste reduction and clean recycling, the Environmental Protection Department continues to enhance the convenience and user experience of the GREEN$ Electronic Participation Incentive Scheme (ePIS). This includes trialing a new point conversion function in the GREEN$ mobile application.GREEN$ mobile app users can now use the “Point Conversion” function anytime and anywhere…
GREEN$ App Wins 2024 Google Play Hong Kong “Best App for Good” Award
GREEN$ App Wins 2024 Google Play Hong Kong“Best App for Good” Award The GREEN$ mobile app developed by the Environmental Protection Department has been awarded the 2024 Google Play “Best App for Good” in Hong Kong. As at end October 2024, the GREEN$ Electronic Participation Incentive Scheme (GREEN$ ePIS) has gained over one million user accounts, with recyclables submitted through GREEN$ ePIS exceeding 60 000 tonnes since its launch in…