Introduction
To continuously encourage members of the public to integrate waste reduction and recycling into their daily life, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) will launch an annual flagship waste reduction and recycling event, "Recycling Day". A series of educational and promotional activities will be rolled out from June 2026 to encourage public participation in waste reduction at source and waste separation for recycling, foster a green living culture in the community, and strive toward the of "Zero Landfill" together.
Key Activities of "Recycling Day 2026"
The Environment Day cum Recycling Day Launching Ceremony and Carnival
To celebrate The Environment Day (June 5th) and the 40th anniversary of the Environmental Protection Department, the EPD is launching a one-week publicity campaign, the "Beautiful Hong Kong Green Fest", in Hong Kong from 1 to 7 June, 2026. The Environment Day cum Recycling Day Launching Ceremony and Carnival will be held on 7 June 2026 to introduce the “Beautiful Hong Kong Green Fest” campaign and kick off the series of educational and promotional activities under “Recycling Day”, marking the start of the annual flagship waste reduction and recycling event and encouraging public participation in waste reduction at source and waste separation for recycling. The Environment Day cum Recycling Day Carnival offers game booths that feature a wide range of environmental themes, from ecological conservation to waste reduction and recycling, as well as stage performances. The EPD’s mascot, “Big Waster”, will also be present to promote the event. Members of the public who successfully complete the tasks will have a chance to receive “Big Waster” themed souvenirs.
The Environment Day cum Recycling Day Carnival's details:
Date:7 June 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Venue: CIC-Zero Carbon Park (8 Sheung Yuet Road, Kowloon Bay)
Note: Please click here for the adverse weather arrangements.
The Environment Day 2X GREEN$ Rewards
The EPD is launching the “2X GREEN$ Rewards” from 5 to 7 June 2026. Members of the GREEN$ Electronic Participation Incentive Scheme can earn double GREEN$ for recycling designated types of recyclables (including waste paper, metals, plastics, glass containers, regulated electrical equipment, small electrical appliances, compact fluorescent lamps/fluorescent tubes, rechargeable batteries and beverage cartons) at any Recycling Stations, Recycling Stores, Recycling Spots, or Smart Recycling Bins of the GREEN@COMMUNITY from 5 to 7 June 2026. (This promotion does not apply to food waste recycling.)
Click here for the double GREEN$ Conversion Table.
Click here for more details about GREEN@COMMUNITY.
Click here for more details about smart recycling bins application points.
The EPD reserves the right to change, amend or terminated the above offers without prior notice. All matters and disputes will be subject to the final decision of the EPD.
"Recycling Day" Community Engagement Activities
In June 2026, the EPD, together with 12 Recycling Stations across the territory, and "Recycling Day" partners, will organise "Recycling Day" educational activitiesas at various community locations. Through a range of activities such as booth games and workshops, these activities aim to actively promote waste separation at source and clean recycling within the community. For details of the activities, please click here.
The EPD encourages participation from all sectors of the community, including schools, housing estates, and non-profit organisations, to organise environmental recycling education activities in June within their campuses, housing estates or at community venues. Together, we can spread the awareness of waste reduction and recycling from schools and communities to all citizens of Hong Kong, embedding a green, waste-reducing, and recycling lifestyle within our communities.
Interested organisations and district community groups may submit applications to the EPD, providing a brief description of their proposed activities. By organising waste reduction and recycling-related events during June, they can become a partner of this year’s "Recycling Day". The EPD will issue certificates of appreciation and distribute limited-edition Big Waster promotional gifts to participating organisations to encourage public engagement. Gift quantities are limited and will be available while stocks last. For application details, please click here by 29 May 2026.
"Recycling Day" Creative Short Film Competition
To encourage the public to showcase their creativity and promote the concepts of waste reduction and recycling in engaging ways, the EPD will organise the "Recycling Day" Creative Short Film Competition. We cordially invite members of the public to capture and share the message of waste separation at source and recycling through their lenses, reaching more people. Details will be announced in early-June 2026.
We sincerely invite all sectors of the community and members of the public to join "Recycling Day", integrating waste reduction and recycling in daily life, and working together to create a more beautiful Hong Kong!
Enquiry
For enquiries, please call 2838 3111 or email enquiry@epd.gov.hk。
Schedule for "Recycling Day" Community Engagement Activities
| Activities | Date | Time | Venue | Event Details （Please refer to relevant social media pages） |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Environment Day cum Recycling Day Carnival* | 7 June 2026 (Sun) | 13:00 – 18:00 | CIC – Zero Carbon Park, 8 Sheung Yuet Road, Kowloon Bay |
https://www.facebook.com/bigwaster.hk |
| Recycling Day@ KWUN TONG | 7 June 2026 (Sun) | 11:00 – 17:00 | GREEN@KWUN TONG, 27 Sheung Yee Road, Kowloon Bay |
https://www.facebook.com/6green.kwuntong |
| Recycling Day@ TUEN MUN | 7 June 2026 (Sun) | 11:00 – 17:00 | GREEN@TUEN MUN, 5 Lung Chak Road, Tuen Mun |
https://www.facebook.com/6green.tuenmun |
| Recycling Day@ ISLANDS | 13 June 2026 (Sat) | 10:30 – 16:30 | GREEN@ISLANDS, 1 Chung Mun Road, Tung Chung, Lantau |
https://www.facebook.com/6green.islands |
| Recycling Day@ WAN CHAI | 13 June 2026 (Sat) | 11:00 – 17:00 | GREEN@WAN CHAI, 6 Wan Shing Street, Wan Chai |
https://www.facebook.com/6green.wanchai |
| Recycling Day@ EASTERN | 14 June 2026 (Sun) | 11:00 – 17:00 | GREEN@EASTERN, 30 Oi Shun Road, Shau Kei Wan |
https://www.facebook.com/6green.eastern |
| Recycling Day@ SHA TIN | 20 June 2026 (Sat) | 11:00 – 17:00 | GREEN@SHA TIN, 10 On Ping Street, Shek Mun |
https://www.facebook.com/6green.shatin |
| Recycling Day@ TAI PO | 20 June 2026 (Sat) | 10:00 – 16:00 | GREEN@TAI PO, 25 Dai Wah Street, Tai Po |
https://www.facebook.com/6green.taipo |
| Recycling Day@ KWAI TSING | 20 June 2026 (Sat) | 10:00 – 16:00 | GREEN@KWAI TSING, 12 Tam Kon Shan Road, Tsing Yi |
https://www.facebook.com/6green.kwaitsing |
| SUNDAY VIBES 2026 | 21 June 2026 (Sun) | 10:00 – 17:00 | CIC – Zero Carbon Park, 8 Sheung Yuet Road, Kowloon Bay |
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| Recycling Day@ YUEN LONG | 21 June 2026 (Sun) | 10:00 – 16:00 | GREEN@YUEN LONG, 65 Tin Wah Road, Tin Shui Wai |
https://www.facebook.com/6green.yuenlong |
| Recycling Day@ SHAM SHUI PO | 27 June 2026 (Sat) | 11:00 – 17:00 | GREEN@SHAM SHUI PO, 339 Tung Chau Street, Sham Shui Po |
https://www.facebook.com/6green.shamshuipo |
| Recycling Day@ WONG TAI SIN | 28 June 2026 (Sun) | 10:00 – 16:00 | GREEN@WONG TAI SIN, 168, Po Kong Village Road, Wong Tai Sin |
https://www.facebook.com/6green.wongtaisin |
| Recycling Day@ SAI KUNG | 28 June 2026 (Sun) | 11:00 – 17:00 | GREEN@SAI KUNG, 3 Po Lam Lane, near Po Hong Road and Po Lam Road North, Tseung Kwan O |
https://www.facebook.com/6green.saikung |
* Adverse Weather Arrangements for The Environment Day cum Recycling Day Carnival
- If the Hong Kong Observatory issues the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal, Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above (or the relevant pre-warning signal), or an “extreme conditions” announcement at or after 10:00 a.m. on the event day, the Launching Ceremony and Carnival will be cancelled, regardless of whether the signal is lowered later.
- If the Hong Kong Observatory issues the Red/ Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 during the event, indoor activities will continue, while outdoor activities will be suspended.
- If the Hong Kong Observatory issues Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above (or the relevant pre-warning signal), or an “extreme conditions” announcement during the event, all activities will be immediately cancelled.
- The EPD will proceed with the event subject to weather conditions and safety considerations, and reserves the right to cancel any activities under adverse weather conditions.
- The EPD reserves the right to cancel or amend the event without prior notice. Please stay tuned to the official BIG WASTER Facebook and IG pages for the latest updates.