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Online-to-offline waste recycling industry expands in the capital city, using innovative development strategies

On the morning of the first weekend of each month, 28-year-old programer Liang Tianlong waits patiently for the recycleman to collect his household waste, including papers and bottles. Liang said he's gotten used to it after having done it for more than six months.

Nowadays, a growing number of Chinese can enjoy services like Liang's, thanks to the development of the online-to-offline waste recycling industry.