# Hanoi waste sorting pilot program > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hanoi-waste-sorting-pilot-program > Updated: 2026-10-03T01:54:58.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Hanoi has initiated a pilot waste management program in the Le Thanh Tong residential group of Cua Nam Ward. The initiative, a collaboration between the Cua Nam Ward People’s Committee and the Hanoi Urban Environment Company (URENCO), aims to encourage source separation by requiring residents to categorize waste into four groups: recyclables, hazardous waste, bulky waste, and remaining household waste. Under the model, remaining waste must be placed in standardized, translucent gray bags of varying capacities (10-liter for households and 40-liter for businesses) that feature identification marks and QR codes. The system is designed to implement a “pay-as-you-throw” principle to incentivize recycling. As the program progressed into early October, the collection process integrated specialized electric three-wheeled vehicles to navigate narrow alleys, with residents transferring waste to these vehicles after 8:00 PM. The pilot program is scheduled to run through December 31, 2026, with standardized bags provided free of charge during the initial three months. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-03: Hanoi pilots electric vehicles and standardized bags for waste collection Hanoi has begun piloting a new waste collection system in Cua Nam Ward using standardized bags and specialized electric three-wheeled vehicles to improve sanitation in narrow urban alleys. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanoi-pilots-electric-vehicles-and-standardized-bags-for-waste-collection ### 2026-09-25: Hanoi pilots standardized trash bags for waste sorting Hanoi is piloting a standardized trash bag system in Cua Nam Ward to encourage waste sorting and implement a “pay-as-you-throw” model for over 500 households and businesses. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanoi-pilots-standardized-trash-bags-for-waste-sorting --- Cite as: Hanoi waste sorting pilot program. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hanoi-waste-sorting-pilot-program