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This case investigates solid waste management in Hong Kong. The shortage of landfill capacity implies that it is necessary to seek solutions for waste processing and generation. Landfill charges will be implemented in Hong Kong in April 2005. Since most of the solid waste generated is from the construction industry, this case focuses on the impact that the landfill charges will have on the construction industry and, in particular, the demolition of the Hunghom Peninsula by Sun Hung Kai Properties. This project has angered local environmentalists and has generated significant controversy. In the end, Sun Hung Kai announced the demolition of the development. The analysis of whether the new landfill charges will act as a deterrent for future developers is therefore crucial.