*Yard waste not disposed of at landfills is not included. For example, part of the yard waste collected by AFCD is treated in country parks managed by the Department.
**Other putrescible waste includes cotton personal care products, other organic waste, etc.
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Volume of putrescibles in MSW disposal at landfills in Hong Kong 2022 by type
In 2022, putrescible waste sent to landfills in Hong Kong composed of over tons of food waste daily. Overall, putrescibles accounted for the highest share of the average daily municipal solid waste in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong EPD. (December 22, 2023). Average daily putrescibles volume among municipal solid waste (MSW) disposed at landfills in Hong Kong in 2022, by type (in metric tons per day) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/1032103/hong-kong-putrescibles-weight-in-municipal-solid-waste-disposed-at-landfills-by-type/
Hong Kong EPD. "Average daily putrescibles volume among municipal solid waste (MSW) disposed at landfills in Hong Kong in 2022, by type (in metric tons per day)." Chart. December 22, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 03, 2026. /statistics/1032103/hong-kong-putrescibles-weight-in-municipal-solid-waste-disposed-at-landfills-by-type/
Hong Kong EPD. (2023). Average daily putrescibles volume among municipal solid waste (MSW) disposed at landfills in Hong Kong in 2022, by type (in metric tons per day). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 03, 2026. /statistics/1032103/hong-kong-putrescibles-weight-in-municipal-solid-waste-disposed-at-landfills-by-type/
Hong Kong EPD. "Average Daily Putrescibles Volume among Municipal Solid Waste (Msw) Disposed at Landfills in Hong Kong in 2022, by Type (in Metric Tons per Day)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 22 Dec 2023, /statistics/1032103/hong-kong-putrescibles-weight-in-municipal-solid-waste-disposed-at-landfills-by-type/
Hong Kong EPD, Average daily putrescibles volume among municipal solid waste (MSW) disposed at landfills in Hong Kong in 2022, by type (in metric tons per day) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1032103/hong-kong-putrescibles-weight-in-municipal-solid-waste-disposed-at-landfills-by-type/ (last visited August 03, 2026)
Average daily putrescibles volume among municipal solid waste (MSW) disposed at landfills in Hong Kong in 2022, by type (in metric tons per day) [Graph], Hong Kong EPD, December 22, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1032103/hong-kong-putrescibles-weight-in-municipal-solid-waste-disposed-at-landfills-by-type/
