Hong Kong’s waste charging policy has been in development since 2005. After nearly two decades of preparation, it was originally scheduled for full implementation in 2024. However, during the pilot phase, the plan was suspended due to execution challenges and strong public opposition. In September 2025, the government officially announced that the scheme would remain on hold during the current administration, citing a lack of social support. Key concerns included:

Around 70–80% of citizens opposed implementing the scheme at this stage
Cleaning, catering, and property management sectors reported manpower shortages and cost pressures
The government acknowledged that the timing was premature and emphasized the need for “adaptive strategies”

Environmental groups such as Greenpeace expressed deep disappointment, criticizing the government for spending over HK$100 million on preparation only to indefinitely delay the rollout. They urged the administration to promptly implement producer responsibility regulations and disposable plastic bans.

This prediction market aims to determine whether the Hong Kong government will, before 11:59 PM on December 31, 2026, officially reintroduce a concrete timeline for implementing the waste charging scheme (e.g., a specific launch date or phased rollout plan).

✅ If “Yes” is chosen: It means that by the specified time, the government has officially announced a concrete implementation timeline through any of the following:

A launch date or phased plan listed in the Policy Address, Legislative Council documents, or press releases
A public statement from the Environment and Ecology Bureau or relevant departments confirming the scheme’s relaunch with a timeline
Posts on government websites or social media specifying the month and year of implementation

❌ If “No” is chosen: It means that by the specified time, the government has not announced any concrete timeline, or has only made vague statements such as “under review,” “to be announced later,” or “no timetable.”

📌 Determination Criteria:

Hong Kong government Policy Address, Legislative Council documents, and press releases
Official websites and social media accounts of the Environment and Ecology Bureau
Reports from mainstream media (e.g., HK01, RTHK, am730)