7.2
Recyclables Collection
With the increasing public awareness of environmental protection, more people are committed and
getting involved in source separation of waste and recycling. Shopping malls and shop spaces are ideal
places for collection of recyclables or sharing the recycling message.
7.2.1 Major types of recyclables
Figure 137 Recyclables and non-recyclables
(Source: Source Separation of commercial and industrial waste, Environmental Protection Department)
Type
Materials
Paper
Newspapers, magazines, leaflets, envelopes, paper shopping bags, books*,
cardboard, packaging materials and egg cartons
*It is recommended that books be reused or donated to charitable organisations.
Metals
Steel/aluminium cans, cookware, food containers and scrap metal
Glass
Glass bottles
Plastics
Plastic bottles, shopping bags, plastic wrapping, toys, stationery, plastic containers
and chairs, used CDs/VCDs
Electrical appliances
Small electrical appliances (e.g. cookers, ovens, etc.) and large electrical appliance
(e.g. air-conditioners, refrigerators, etc.)
Electrical and electronic equipment Computers, printers, scanners, keyboards, loudspeakers, etc.
Rechargeable batteries
All rechargeable batteries
Fluorescent lamp
Compact fluorescent lamps and other fluorescent lamps
Others
Food waste, used cooking oil, printer cartridges
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