Recycling news

Our summaries of government recycling and waste announcements (with a link to each release), and monthly changes to the EPD's list of collection points.

• 24 Sept 2026 · OfficialWaste paper pulped locally from 1 October; mixed paper now recyclableWith the EcoPark pulping facility running since July, the EPD says all waste paper collected in Hong Kong will be pulped locally from 1 October 2026 instead of exported. Recyclable paper widens from cardboard, newspapers and office paper to mixed paper such as paper bags, packaging boxes and wrapping paper, so households can put these out for recycling too.