Application

Scope of programme

The Enterprise Support Programme (ESP) provides matching funds for the projects to enhance the recycling value added chain covering source separation, collection, transportation, processing, product improvement, commercialization, marketing and sales of recycled products made from recyclables. Funding may also be provided for the training of staff to run the enhanced operation.

Proposed projects must demonstrate the sustainability of the enhanced operation without further funding support after the project period, set at four years maximum. The need, viability and cost-efficiency of the proposed projects would be assessed with reference to prevailing market conditions (including for example outlets and prices of recyclables, cost of alternative treatment methods etc.), contribution to increasing the quantity and quality of recyclables recovered from the waste stream as well as those of recycled products from their treatment, and enhancing the competiveness of recyclables, thus reducing the amount of waste disposed of at landfills.