Core Insights - Hong Kong's solid waste disposal has decreased for three consecutive years, with 2024 figures showing a total of 3.85 million tons, averaging 10,510 tons per day, a 3.4% reduction from 2023 [1][2] - The per capita disposal of urban solid waste is 1.40 kg per day, down 3.3% from 1.44 kg in 2023 [1][2] - The three main categories of urban solid waste in 2024 are food waste (29%), paper waste (23%), and plastic waste (18%) [1][2] Waste Reduction and Recycling Efforts - The government has implemented various food waste recycling measures and "plastic reduction" initiatives, including a ban on single-use plastics starting in 2024, contributing to the decline in food and plastic waste [3] - The recycling rate of urban solid waste has increased for four consecutive years, rising from 33% in 2023 to 34% in 2024, with a total increase of approximately 50,000 tons, driven mainly by food waste and ferrous metals [3] - The government aims to achieve a vision of "zero waste to landfill" by 2035, promoting a culture of waste reduction and recycling through community networks [3] Construction Waste Statistics - The overall generation of construction waste in 2024 has increased by approximately 4,945 tons (11%) to an average of 50,505 tons per day, with a slight increase of about 6% in waste sent to landfills [4] - The reuse rate of construction waste has exceeded 90%, averaging 45,810 tons per day [4] - The government continues to promote proper disposal of construction waste through education, enforcement, and support for small projects [4] Future Initiatives - The government is developing an advanced network of waste-to-energy facilities, with the first facility, I·PARK1, set to begin operations by the end of this year, and preparations for a second facility, I·PARK2, are underway [5]
香港环保署：2024年香港都市固体废物弃置量为385万公吨 连续三年下跌
智通财经网·2025-12-22 07:38