Polluters pay: The construction waste disposal charge campaign poster.

The Construction Waste Disposal Charging Scheme is running smoothly on its first day of operation, Permanent Secretary for the Environment, Transport & Works Keith Kwok says.

As at 5pm today, 1,675 lorry loads of waste had been delivered. It will be sorted and re-used, instead of ending up in landfills as in the past.

Mr Kwok said he was encouraged by the smooth operation of the scheme after inspecting the weighbridge of the Southeast New Territories Landfill today.

"The results so far indicate the objective of the scheme to promote re-use and reduction of construction waste is being realised," he said. "I am grateful for the active participation and co-operation of the parties involved."