Environmental Protection Department
Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is a department of Hong Kong Government concerning the issues of environmental protection in Hong Kong.The EPD is responsible for developing policies covering environmental protection, nature conservation; enforcing environmental legislation; monitoring environmental quality; providing collection, transfer, treatment and disposal facilities for many types of waste; advising on the environmental implications of town planning and new policies; handling pollution complaints and incidents; and raising awareness and support in the community for environmental initiatives.
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| Formed | 1986 |
| Headquarters | 15 to 16/F Central Government Offices, 4-6 Tim Mei Avenue, Admiralty, Hong Kong |
| Employees | 1,620 (March 2008) |
| Annual budget | 3,349.4m HKD (2008-09) |
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| Parent agency | Environment and Ecology Bureau |
| Website | www.epd.gov.hk |
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| Traditional Chinese | 環境保護署 | ||||||||
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