New levy planned for waste collection

RTHK 26-10-2010

The government plans to reveal details of a new waste collection levy early next year. The Environment Secretary, Edward Yau, said the public would be consulted on how the charges should be imposed.The government is also trying to find sites for two new incinerators. Mr Yau said burning rubbish could not be the only solution, and extra landfills would have to be opened.