Ho Chi Minh City will implement a household waste collection fee based on weight

According to Decision No. 67/2025/QĐ-UBND, starting from June 1, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City will implement a household waste collection fee based on weight (kg).
This is a significant step toward promoting waste segregation at source and raising public awareness about environmental protection.

• Currently, Ho Chi Minh City generates over 9,500 tons of household waste per day, most of which is not sorted.
• Treating mixed waste is costly, pollutes the environment, and wastes resources that could otherwise be recycled or reused.
• The Law on Environmental Protection 2020 clearly requires waste to be sorted at source into three categories:
  ✅ Recyclable waste
  ✅ Organic waste
  ✅ Other waste

CITIZENS – What can you do to save money and live green?

1. Sort your waste at home

• Use three separate bins or bags for recyclables, organics, and other waste.
• Clean paper and plastic should be kept separately to sell to collectors or send to recycling systems.

2. Reduce organic waste through home recycling

• Use a compost bin or a food waste recycling machine to turn vegetable peels and leftovers into fertilizer.

3. Minimize waste at the source

• Choose products with no plastic packaging, bring your own bags, and reuse old items.
• Limit leftover food, especially bones and oily food – they are harder to recycle and treat.

 BUSINESSES – How to reduce waste-related costs?

1. Measure – Manage waste by department

• Set green KPIs: less waste = lower costs.
• Clearly label office bins: recyclables, organics, and other waste.

2. Adopt sorting and recycling technology

• Use organic waste recycling machines, especially in restaurants, canteens, and hotels.
• Provide specific and professional guidelines for sorting and recycling in buildings and offices.

3. Internal training and communication

• Each employee is an “eco warrior” – starting from their own desk.
• Organize waste-sorting competitions or campaigns to raise awareness and strengthen team engagement.