By LIANG TAO, CRI Hong Kong Correspondent

Hong Kong Principal Environmental Protection Officer Lawrence Wong says a publicity drive will launch on January 27 and 28 to promote used electrical and electronic equipment recycling.

The recycling day was introduced on a pilot basis to boost public awareness of environmental protection.

About 12,000 pieces of electrical and electronic equipment, weighing more than 100 tonnes, were gathered through 226 collection points on December 11 last year.

Wong said riding on this success, the event will be staged city-wide on January 27 and 28. So far more than 318 residential estates and all 18 district councils have pledged their support.

Electrical and electronic equipment collected will be sent to the Kowloon Bay Recycling Centre.

Items that can be repaired will be fixed and donated to the needy. Usable components and materials including metals, plastics and circuit boards from equipment beyond repair will be recovered for reuse and recycling.