Recycling programme

Introduction

In order to save energy, the Government has encouraged public to use energy-saving LED luminaires and to replace incandescent light bulbs. Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has introduced 'Waster Blueprint for Hong Kong 2035' to reduce and recycle waste. For example, fluorescent lamps recycling program has been implemented since 2008 March. The programme purpose is to recycle the toxic substance (such as mercury). As for LED luminaires, they are not categorised as chemical and non-toxic, there is no recycling program for LED. However, the luminaires contain valuable elements and they should be recycled. We will launch a recycling programme to facilitate and encourage to recycle LED luminaires.

Why recycling LED luminaires

Metal, glass and plastic components are recyclable. It is good to reuse and recycle these components so we can conserve valuable resources and reduce need less waste.

What to recycle

Environmental Protection Department is building a new community recycling network, including 'Recycling Stations', 'Recycling Stores' and 'Recycling Spots'. At least eight common types of recyclables, including paper, metals, glass bottles, regulated electrical equipment, small electrical appliances, fluorescent lamps and rechargeable batteries, could be recycled in the recycling networks.

LED luminaires contain different recyclable parts spent to recycling network.

Where to recycle

Locations of recycling stations

There are 9 recycling stations listed on EPD website, Clients can check below link.
https://www.wastereduction.gov.hk/en/community/crn_outlets.htm#recyc_stations

Locations of recycling stores

There are 22 recycling stores listed on EPD website, clients can check below link.
https://www.wastereduction.gov.hk/en/community/crn_outlets.htm#recyc_stations

Locations of recycling spot

There are over 100 recycling spots at regular location and weekly time schedule.
Clients can check below link.
https://www.wastereduction.qov.hk/sites/default/files/List%20of%20Recycling%20Spots_en.pdf

Source: Environmental Protection Department