Waste Less

Show nearby recyclable collection points via a map on your device, with details

Environmental Protection Department, HKSARG · hk.com.codecrafters.wsb

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v2.5.18 77.2 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.5.18 (74)
Updated: Jul 19, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 77.2 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Mar 19, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 11 (2 sensitive)
Website: epd.gov.hk
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Waste Less is an app by Environmental Protection Department, HKSARG in the Tools category, listed since at least March 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 11 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: precise location and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.5.17.

What's new in v2.5.18

WASTE LESS (Version 2.5.17): - Program Optimization

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

“Waste Less” is a mobile app developed by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Its primary function is to show nearby collection points for recyclable items via a map on your device, with details, including photos, address, recyclable types, opening hours, etc. Besides, “Waste Less” has the following functions: - “Search” function to find out the most suitable collection points for recyclable items; - “Clean Recycling” to coach and encourage members of the public to practice some simple steps before recycling; - “My Recycling Diary” to record their daily recycling efforts; - “Knowledge” to show good waste reduction and recovery practices; - “Recycling Info” to broadcast news about waste management, reduction and recovery in Hong Kong; and - “Share” function to share the contents of this app. This mobile app has been updated to incorporate with functions of Mobile Apps Accessibility according to “Baseline Accessibility Criteria for Government Mobile App” issued by Office of the Government Chief Information Officer. Should you have any enquiries or comments, please call 2838-3111 or email to [email protected].

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v2.5.17.

v2.5.18 LATEST Jul 19, 2025 77.2 MB TRUSTED v2.5.17 Jul 15, 2025 77.2 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 19, 2025.
Certificate issued to “CodeCrafters” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 19, 2025
Validated against Google Play Jul 19, 2025
Signed byCN=Peter Lo, OU=Unknown, O=CodeCrafters, L=HK, ST=Unknown, C=HK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)BD:A2:05:06:B4:0E:33:71:A3:ED:78:DD:57:CA:DA:4D:44:B7:3F:39
File MD5248111f9f6933750f93f07124db03814
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (11)

Waste Less requests 11 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) hk.com.codecrafters.wsb.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Wsb maps receive (custom) hk.com.codecrafters.wsb.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Waste Less APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Waste Less APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 248111f9f6933750f93f07124db03814.