Rent a
Dispenser
Rent a
Dispenser
Hard-to-recycle Items Collection Week provides HKU students and staff a convenient on‑campus channel to recycle items that are hard-to-recycle in daily life, giving those items a second life and supporting a more sustainable campus.
Collection Period and Locations
re Kiosk (opposite to the G/F
entrance of Runme Shaw Building)
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26 Oct - 6 Nov 2026
(Mon to Fri, excluding public holiday)
11:00am - 5:30pm
Collection Point 1
Centennial Campus (opposite to the G/F entrance of The Jockey Club Tower)
28-30 Oct & 4-6 Nov 2026 (Wed to Fri)
11:00am - 2:00pm
Collection Point 2
Collection Arrangement
Weight of
Hard-to-recycle Items
Arrangements
Less than 8 kg in total
Bring your items directly to any of our collection points
Accepted Items
Cosmetics
(No rinsing required)
Aluminium Foil Bags
(only the translucent aluminium foil bags are accepted. e.g., chips bags, snack packages; wash and dry required)
X-Ray Films
(Please remove
personal information)
Insulated Bags and Ice Packs
Wooden Utensils and Corks
Empty Toothpaste Tubes
(Wash and dry required)
(Must be clean and in good condition)
(Wash and dry required)
Items for Recycle
Pre-loved Sport Shoes
(Please tie the laces of both shoes together or pack them in a plastic bag)
Sport shoes: flat, not exposing the instep
e.g. sneakers, casual shoes, canvas shoes
80% new, can continue to wear
With complete insoles and shoelaces
Significant wear on the outsole
Significant damage on the upper
Odor/yellowing/stains
Pre-loved Bags
(Must be clean and in good condition)
Backpack, Crossbody bag, Hand bag
80% new, can continue to use
Has shoulder straps or can be carried by hand
Has a large capacity (A5 size or above)
Eco bag, computer bag, plastic bag, paper bag
Damage/odor/yellowing/stains/peeling/mold
Pre-loved
Spring and Summer Clothes
Damage/odor/yellowing/stains/worn-out
School or work uniforms
Clothing with Hall, Group or Specific Event emblems or embroideries
(Must be clean and in good condition)
Items for Reuse