Recycling of Domestic Waste Daughter: Why do we have to separate waste? Mother: We separate waste for recycling. Daughter: Mum says that every day we can separate recyclable waste - materials like metals, plastics and paper, and put them in the waste recycling bin or tray on every floor. After recycling, these materials can be turned into useful products, just like magic! We can help reduce waste. Daughter: Separate waste at source Improve our environment End Super: Separate waste at source Improve our environment Environmental Protection Department Hotline: 2838 3111 ECC