| Date | Context | Summary of development | Action
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| 23.1.98
| EA
| The original landfill charging scheme was contained in the Waste Disposal (Charges for Waste Disposal) Regulation approved by the then Governor-in-Council in May 1995. Strong objections by the waste collectors emerged when the Government announced the intended implementation of the original landfill charging scheme. After several rounds of meetings with the waste collectors in June 1995, the Government agreed to delay the landfill charging programme to allow further time to consider the concerns expressed by the waste collectors.
The Panel discussed the Administration's paper which informed members of the progress in the implementation of the revised landfill charging scheme. [Paper]
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| 11.6.99
| EA
| The Panel discussed with the Administration the management of construction and demolition (C&D) materials, and met with the Waste Reduction Committee.
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| 23.7.99
| EA
| Panel continued the discussion on the management of C&D materials, and met with deputations on the subject. [Paper]
The Panel noted that the Administration might bring up the whole package of landfill charging scheme for members' consideration in October/November 99.
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| 2.3.00
| EA
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper which briefed members on the progress of measures taken by the Administration to manage C&D materials since 23.7.99. [Paper]
The Panel also discussed the following papers provided by the Administration -
| Review of "Empty Shell" for Private Development [Paper] | | Reduction, Re-use and Management of Waste Materials from Housing Authority's Demolition Contracts [Paper] |
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| 26.6.00
| CQ
| Hon Christine LOH raised a question on the Administration's efforts to reduce C&D materials and the potential for the use of recycled aggregates in construction industry. [Hansard "page 73"]
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| 7.11.00
| EA
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper which set out the problems related to the management of C&D materials, and the proposed actions to tackle the problems. [Paper], [Presentation materials], [Follow-up paper]
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| 5.6.01
| EA
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper which set out the measures to tackle the problems related to the management of C&D materials between mid-2002 and end-2005. [Paper]
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| 14.11.01
| CQ
| Hon CHOY So-yuk raised a question on the proposed plan to export local C& D waste to Macao for use in reclamation projects. [Hansard "page 93"]
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| 3.02
| AUD
| Director of Audit conducted a value-for-money audit on management of C&D materials. [Report]
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| 7.02
| PAC
| PAC considered in detailed report of the Director of Audit on management of C&D materials. [Report "page 108" ]
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| 27.5.02
| EA
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper which set out details of the proposed Landfill Charging Scheme and the charging arrangements in other economies. [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Paper]
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| 24.6.02
| EA
| The Panel continued discussion on the proposed Landfill Charging Scheme and met with deputations. [Follow-up paper]
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| 8.02
| PWSC
| PWSC circulated the "Interim Report on Construction and Demolition Waste Generated by Public Works Projects" provided by the Administration. [Paper]
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| 20.12.02
| EA
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper which reported the progress in implementing the measures to tackle the problem of C&D materials. [Paper]
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| 28.4.03
| EA
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper which set out the detailed arrangements and associated charges relating to the proposed Landfill Charging Scheme. [Paper]
Development to date presented in the updated background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Paper]
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| 27.10.03
| EA
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper which reported the latest progress in implementing the measures to tackle the problem of C&D materials. [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Paper]
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| 24.11.03
| EA
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper which invited members' support for the proposal to introduce the Waste Disposal (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2003 with a view to effecting the construction waste disposal charging scheme. [Paper], [Follow-up paper]
Development to date presented in the updated background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Paper]
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| 19.12.03
| HC
| HC agreed to form a bills committee to scrutinize Waste Disposal (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2003. The Bill sought to provide statutory basis for introducing a charging scheme for the disposal of construction waste at landfills, sorting facilities and public fill reception facilities, and to strengthen the control against illegal disposal of waste.
The Bills Committee held 8 meetings [Meeting schedules] and reported its deliberations to HC on 11.6.04 and 18.6.04. [Report]
The Bill was passed by the Council on 2.7.04. [Hansard "page 7"]
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| 26.4.04
| EA
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper which informed members of the measures to prevent and minimize production of C&D materials by private construction works. [Paper] & [Follow-up paper]
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| 5.11.04
| HC
| HC agreed to form a subcommittee to scrutinize Waste Disposal (Designated Waste Disposal Facility) (Amendment) Regulation 2004 and Waste Disposal (Charges for Disposal of Construction Waste) Regulation. These 2 Regulations sought to specify the waste disposal facilities that were available for disposal of construction waste, and introduce a charging scheme for the disposal of construction waste at government disposal facilities. [Papers relating to the Regulations]
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| 1.12.04
| CQ
| Hon Albert CHAN raised a question on dumping of construction waste in beaches.[Hansard "page 75"]
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| 21.1.05
| EA
| The Panel discussed the paper on the policy initiatives of the Environment, Transport and Works Bureau.[Paper]
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| 24.1.05
| EA
| Development to date presented in the background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Paper]
The Panel discussed the paper on the progress report on the management of C&D materials.
[Paper]
[Follow-up paper]
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| 6.7.05
| CQ
| Hon Ronny TONG raised a question on renovation works for Hunghom Peninsula.[Hansard "page 112"]
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| 24.4.06
| EA
| The Panel discussed the paper reports on the progress in implementing the measures to tackle the problem of C&D materials. [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat [Background brief]
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| 14.6.06
| CQ
| Hon Fred LI raised a question on the illegal dumping of construction demolition waste. [Hansard "page 32"]
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| 10.1.07
| CQ
| Hon CHAN Kam-lam raised a question on tendering for cross-boundary disposal of public fill.[Hansard, "Page 66"]
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| 28.2.07
| CQ
| Hon CHAN Kam-lam raised a question on reception points of inert C&D materials produced in Hong Kong [Hansard, "Page 22"]
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| 26.3.07
| EA
| The Administration has provided the number of applications from waste haulers for opening billing accounts in respect of construction work contracts with a value less than $1 million; and measures against illegal disposal of construction waste generated by minor renovation projects [Follow-up paper]
The Panel discussed the progress of implementation of the Construction Waste Disposal Charging Scheme (the scheme) and the findings from a review of the scheme since the charges for disposal of construction waste were levied on 20 January 2006. [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat [Background brief]
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| 11.4.08
| EA
| The Panel discussed the regulatory regime under existing legislation in dealing with the land filling activities on government and private land at Shing Mun Road. [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Background brief]
The Administration has provided information on the latest development of the proposed "clean record system" to facilitate the Town Planning Board to consider planning applications. [Follow-up paper]
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| 16.5.08
| EA
| The Panel discussed the depositing of inert construction and demolition materials on private land. [Paper]
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| 30.6.08
| EA
| The Panel discussed the cases of depositing of inert C&D materials on private and Government land, which took place between 2005 and 2008 (up to end of April). [Paper]
The Panel discussed some preliminary regulatory options put forward by the Administration. [Paper]
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| 4.2.09
| CQ
| Hon Albert HO raised a question on fly-tipping and illegal land filling activities. [Hansard, "Page 82"]
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| 23.2.09
| EA
| The Panel discussed the enhanced control measures against the depositing of C&D materials, and the progress of exploring the regulatory options to further control such activities. [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Background brief]
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| 13.5.09
| CQ
| Hon CHAN Hak-kan raised a question on reuse of construction and demolition materials.[Hansard, "Page 17"]
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| 28.10.09
| CQ
| Hon LEE Wing-tat raised a question on fly-tipping of waste and unauthorized developments in the rural area of the New Territories. [Hansard, "Page 35"]
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| 25.11.09
| CQ
| Hon LI Fung-ying raised a question on fly-tipping of construction waste. [Hansard, "Page 66"]
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| 22.2.10
| EA
| The Panel discussed the proposal to amend the Waste Disposal Ordinance (Cap. 354) to enhance the regulation of depositing of abandoned construction and demolition materials on private land. [Paper]
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| 12.5.10
| CQ
| Hon Mrs Regina IP LAU Suk-yee raised a question on fly-tipping of construction waste in Ho Sheung Heung. [Hansard, "Page 146"]
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| 9.3.11
| CQ
| Hon KAM Nai-wai raised a question on cargo compartments placed on streets for collection construction waste. [Hansard, "Page 118"]
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