Shenzhen's household waste recycling rate has climbed above 50% since its waste-sorting regulation took effect in 2020, according to a white paper discussed at a recent forum. Its resource utilization rate now stands at 87.8%.

Shenzhen has built about 21,000 centralized waste drop-off points and installed nearly 13,000 textile recycling bins across the city. A citywide three-tier recycling network has taken shape under the "iShenzhen Recycling" brand, alongside facilities for incineration and food waste treatment to ensure safe, efficient, and reduced disposal.

The system has made Shenzhen one of the leaders nationwide in turning waste into resources while advancing urban environmental sustainability.