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Rent a

Dispenser

Rent a

Dispenser

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Mooncake Boxes Recycling

11:00am - 5:30pm

21 Sep - 16 Oct 2026

26 - 30 Oct 2026

11:00am - 5:30pm

Hard-to-Recycle Items
Collection Week

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18 Jan - 5 Feb 2027

11:00am - 5:30pm

Red Packets Distribution

"Cherish and Reuse Day"

27 Jan 2027

11:00am - 3:00pm

Come and get NEW or MINT
recycled red packets!

Red Packets Collection

10 - 26 Feb 2027

11:00am - 5:30pm

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24 - 28 May 2027

11:00am - 5:30pm

Hard-to-Recycle Items
Collection Week

Explore more about
our special recycling events!

21 Sep - 16 Oct 2026

(11:00am - 5:30pm)

Main Campus:

re Kiosk

(opposite to the G/F entrance

of Runme Shaw Building)

Sassoon Road Campus:

Faculty of Medicine Building

(G/F

Management Counter, Laboratory Block)

Recyclable Items:

Metal Boxes

Paper Boxes

Disposable Cutlery /
Mooncake Holders
& Packaging

26 - 30 Oct 2026 &
24 - 28 May 2027

(11:00am - 5:30pm)
(excluding public holiday)

re Kiosk

(opposite to the G/F entrance

of Runme Shaw Building)

HKU students and staff now have a convenient on‑campus channel to recycle items that are rarely accepted in everyday recycling.

During Recycling Week, the following hard-to-recycle items can be brought to the re Kiosk for proper processing, giving them a second life and supporting a more sustainable campus.

Items for Collection:

For Recycle

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

(Must be clean and in good condition)

(Must be clean and in good condition)

For Reuse

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 Bag

(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

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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)

18 Jan - 5 Feb 2027

(11:00am - 5:30pm)

re Kiosk

(opposite to the G/F entrance

of Runme Shaw Building)

Discover the joy of giving red packets a second life!

You're welcome to visit re Kiosk and pick up recycled red packets!

All of these packets were collected during last year's "Red Packets Recycling" event and have been carefully sorted to ensure they are in new or mint condition, ready for you to take home!

27 Jan 2027

(11:00am - 3:00pm)

Haking Wong Podium

Items for collection:

For Reuse

Insulated Bags and Ice Packs

(Must be clean and in good condition)

Pre-loved Sport Shoes

(Please tie the laces of both shoes together
or pack them in a plastic bag)

Pre-loved Bag

(Must be clean and in good condition)

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Pre-loved
Spring and Summer Clothes

(Must be clean and in good condition)

For Recycle

Cosmetic

Aluminium Foil Bags

(No rinsing required)

(only the translucent aluminium foil bags are accepted. e.g., chips bags, snack packages; wash and dry required)

Compressed Gas Cylinders

X-Ray Films

(Please remove
personal information)

Kickboards

(Please make sure they are empty)

Yoga Mats

Ceramics

Wooden Utensils and Corks

(Must be clean and in good condition)

Let's Mark Your Calendars & Save Your Items!

Don't Miss the Dates!

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