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(6) MR. STANLEY NG WING-FAI asked (in Cantonese):-'I have recently received complaints from the public that some recycling bins provided by the Council are not cleared. Hence, people who support environmental protection discover that these bins are too full for further loading when they carry the domestic waste papers and other recyclable items to the bins. This would not only disappoint those people who support environmental protection, but also lead to the waste papers and other recyclable items being accumulated next to the bins, resulting in stacks of refuse. Therefore, I have the following questions:

(i) Please brief on the recycling procedures and the implications of the collapse of recycling companies. What remedial measures does the Council have?

(ii) Please provide statistics to indicate whether there have been delays in the clearing-up sessions for the recycling bins. If yes, how long are the delays on average? How long is it on the worst occasion? Moreover, are the delays different in duration for different types of recycling materials?

(iii) Has the Council considered allowing non-designated recycling companies to clear up the recycling bins?

(iv) The concept of 'Market-oriented Environmental Protection' refers to the introduction of market incentives to match with government policies to create a favourable market environment in order to turn recovery, recycling and products recycling systems, etc., into viable trades. It is learned that the policy of the SAR Government would promote the concept by means of land supply and more recycling projects in housing estates in future. Would the Council assist and participate in the matter on different aspects even though its financial situation is rather tight? If yes, please provide the details on the assistance and participation of the Council.

MR. JOSEPH CHAN YUEK-sut, CHAIRMAN OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SELECT COMMITTEE (PH S/C), replied (in Cantonese):-Mr. Chairman, to arouse public awareness of waste reduction, the Council launched a collection of recyclable waste pilot scheme in April 1998. Under this scheme, 12 sets of three dedicated recycling bins are placed in prominent places in 11 PUC districts for separate collection of waste paper, clear plastic bottles and aluminium cans. Cleansing staff of the USD is responsible for collecting the recyclable waste from the bins. The frequency of collection varies according to individual needs but in no case should it be less than once daily. In addition, as a means to encourage green groups and private sectors to promote this worthy cause, the Council provides support where possible. In 1997, the Council sponsored a waste paper recycling project organized by ABLE Charity Ltd. by providing collection and transportation services for recyclable waste.

The reply to Mr. NG's 4-part question is as follows. First, after collection, the recyclable waste is temporarily stored in the nearest refuse collection points pending collection by waste recycling companies. Non-recyclable items are taken out for disposal with other refuse in the usual manner. The recycling

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595 (6) MR. STANLEY NG WING-FAI asked (in Cantonese):-'I have recently received complaints from the public that some recycling bins provided by the Council are not cleared. Hence, people who support environmental protection discover that these bins are too full for further loading when they carry the domestic waste papers and other recyclable items to the bins. This would not only disappoint those people who support environmental protection, but also lead to the waste papers and other recyclable items being accumulated next to the bins, resulting in stacks of refuse. Therefore, I have the following questions: (i) Please brief on the recycling procedures and the implications of the collapse of recycling companies. What remedial measures does the Council have? (ii) Please provide statistics to indicate whether there have been delays in the clearing-up sessions for the recycling bins. If yes, how long are the delays on average? How long is it on the worst occasion? Moreover, are the delays different in duration for different types of recycling materials? (iii) Has the Council considered allowing non-designated recycling companies to clear up the recycling bins? (iv) The concept of 'Market-oriented Environmental Protection' refers to the introduction of market incentives to match with government policies to create a favourable market environment in order to turn recovery, recycling and products recycling systems, etc., into viable trades. It is learned that the policy of the SAR Government would promote the concept by means of land supply and more recycling projects in housing estates in future. Would the Council assist and participate in the matter on different aspects even though its financial situation is rather tight? If yes, please provide the details on the assistance and participation of the Council. MR. JOSEPH CHAN YUEK-sut, CHAIRMAN OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SELECT COMMITTEE (PH S/C), replied (in Cantonese):-Mr. Chairman, to arouse public awareness of waste reduction, the Council launched a collection of recyclable waste pilot scheme in April 1998. Under this scheme, 12 sets of three dedicated recycling bins are placed in prominent places in 11 PUC districts for separate collection of waste paper, clear plastic bottles and aluminium cans. Cleansing staff of the USD is responsible for collecting the recyclable waste from the bins. The frequency of collection varies according to individual needs but in no case should it be less than once daily. In addition, as a means to encourage green groups and private sectors to promote this worthy cause, the Council provides support where possible. In 1997, the Council sponsored a waste paper recycling project organized by ABLE Charity Ltd. by providing collection and transportation services for recyclable waste. The reply to Mr. NG's 4-part question is as follows. First, after collection, the recyclable waste is temporarily stored in the nearest refuse collection points pending collection by waste recycling companies. Non-recyclable items are taken out for disposal with other refuse in the usual manner. The recycling Page 451 of 606 Page 451 of 606 Page 451 of 606

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595 (6) MR. STANLEY NG WING-FAI asked (in Cantonese):-'I have recently received complaints from the public that some recycling bins provided by the Council are not cleared. Hence, people who support environmental protection discover that these bins are too full for further loading when they carry the domestic waste papers and other recyclable items to the bins. This would not only disappoint those people who support environmental protection, but also lead to the waste papers and other recyclable items being accumulated next to the bins, resulting in stacks of refuse. Therefore, I have the following questions: (i) Please brief on the recycling procedures and the implications of the collapse of recycling companies. What remedial measures does the Council have? (ii) Please provide statistics to indicate whether there have been delays in the clearing-up sessions for the recycling bins. If yes, how long are the delays on average? How long is it on the worst occasion? Moreover, are the delays different in duration for different types of recycling materials? (iii) Has the Council considered allowing non-designated recycling companies to clear up the recycling bins? (iv) The concept of 'Market-oriented Environmental Protection' refers to the introduction of market incentives to match with government policies to create a favourable market environment in order to turn recovery. recycling and products recycling systems, etc., into viable trades. It is learned that the policy of the SAR Government would promote the concept by means of land supply and more recycling projects in housing estates in future. Would the Council assist and participate in the matter on different aspects even though its financial situation is rather tight? If yes, please provide the details on the assistance and participation of the Council. MR. JOSEPH CHAN YUEK-sut, CHAIRMAN OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SELECT COMMITTEE (PH S/C), replied (in Cantonese):-Mr. Chairman. to arouse public awareness of waste reduction, the Council launched a collection of recyclable waste pilot scheme in April 1998. Under this scheme, 12 sets of three dedicated recycling bins are placed in prominent places in 11 PUC districts for separate collection of waste paper, clear plastic bottles and aluminium cans. Cleansing staff of the USD is responsible for collecting the recyclable waste from the bins. The frequency of collection varies according to individual needs but in no case should it be less than once daily. In addition, as a means to encourage green groups and private sectors to promote this worthy cause, the Council provides support where possible. In 1997, the Council sponsored a waste paper recycling project organized by ABLE Charity Ltd. by providing collection and transportation services for recyclable waste. The reply to Mr. NG's 4-part question is as follows. First, after collection, the recyclable waste is temporarily stored in the nearest refuse collection points pending collection by waste recycling companies. Non-recyclable items are taken out for disposal with other refuse in the usual manner. The recycling Page 451 of 606 Page 451 of 606 Page 451 of 606

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(i) Please brief on the recycling procedures and the implications of the collapse of recycling companies. What remedial measures does the Council have?

to clear up the recycling bins?

(iv) The concept of 'Market-oriented Environmental Protection' refers to the introduction of market incentives to match with government policies to create a favourable market environment in order to turn recovery. recycling and products recycling systems, etc., into viable trades. It is learned that the policy of the SAR Government would promote the concept by means of land supply and more recycling projects in housing estates in future. Would the Council assist and participate in the matter on different aspects even though its financial situation is rather tight? If yes, please provide the details on the assistance and participation of the Council.

MR. JOSEPH CHAN YUEK-sut, CHAIRMAN OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SELECT COMMITTEE (PH S/C), replied (in Cantonese):-Mr. Chairman. to arouse public awareness of waste reduction, the Council launched a collection of recyclable waste pilot scheme in April 1998. Under this scheme, 12 sets of three dedicated recycling bins are placed in prominent places in 11 PUC districts for separate collection of waste paper, clear plastic bottles and aluminium cans. Cleansing staff of the USD is responsible for collecting the recyclable waste from the bins. The frequency of collection varies according to individual needs but in no case should it be less than once daily. In addition, as a means to encourage green groups and private sectors to promote this worthy cause, the Council provides support where possible. In 1997, the Council sponsored a waste paper recycling project organized by ABLE Charity Ltd. by providing collection and transportation services for recyclable waste.

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