Hong Kong Waste-Charging Scheme Quiz

To reduce the availability of rubbish bags

To encourage waste reduction and recycling

To promote illegal dumping

To increase waste production

December 1

April 1

August 1

October 1

Three

One

Two

Four

At public bins

At supermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies, and online platforms

At government offices only

At designated waste collection points

$0.15 per litre

$0.11 per litre

$0.05 per litre

$0.20 per litre

By increasing waste output

By disposing of waste in public bins

By avoiding recycling

By reducing waste output and recycling

$2,000

$1,500

$500

$1,000

No, only on weekdays

Yes, but only on weekends

No, never

Yes, always

If it is oversized

If it is colorful

If it is tightly fastened with nothing protruding

If it is transparent

Through word of mouth

At mswcharging.gov.hk/en

On social media platforms

At the local library