Report Bangkok Launches Waste Separation Campaign for Fee Discounts

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Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is launching an innovative waste-separation campaign, "This House Doesn’t Mix Waste," offering city residents a cut in trash collection fees in exchange for proper waste sorting.

 

Registration begins on 1 August, with the official start in October. This initiative, backed by private sector collaboration, promises exclusive benefits for participants.

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt outlined the programme, highlighting an 80-day countdown from 15 July until the new waste-collection fee system kicks in.

Residents can register individually or as part of groups. Individual registration suits properties producing up to 20 litres of waste daily, such as single-family homes or small flats. Sign-up is available via the BKK Waste Pay app or website.

 

For group registration, housing estates and communities with juristic persons must adhere to the same daily waste cap. These groups need to establish a central waste area with four sorting categories: food waste, recyclables, hazardous waste, and general waste. Registration requires submitting documentation of the setup and procedures.

 

Communities or housing estates without centralised facilities can register independently using the platform. For those without smartphone access, registration is available through visiting officials or local district offices.

 

Since 14 January, early registration has attracted 112,601 households, who will receive a "non-mixed waste" sticker and a green bag for food waste. These households benefit from a fee cut from ฿60 to ฿20, contingent on compliance, monitored through random checks.

 

Residents face a six-month discount suspension for non-compliance but can reapply post-correction. Registered households are mapped on the app, enabling efficient waste collection and service improvements. Waste issues can be reported via the Traffy Fondue platform.

 

From 1 August, registered users will receive app notifications to upload evidence of proper waste separation ahead of the new fee system. This campaign reflects Bangkok’s commitment to sustainable waste management, encouraging a cleaner, more organised city through active citizen participation.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-16

 

 

[kingstonkid]

Are they going to have different trucks picking up the stuff.  It makes little sense to put it into one truck.

 

Also going to hurt the economy of the older people that go through the garbage to get the glass and plastics

[StayinThailand2much]

21 minutes ago, kingstonkid said:

Also going to hurt the economy of the older people that go through the garbage to get the glass and plastics

 

They could make a beeline to those bins, though... 😆 

[kingstonkid]

18 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said:

 

They could make a beeline to those bins, though... 😆 

 

LOL they probably will.  Wonder how it is going to work in condos