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‘Lazy economy’: US$15 monthly rubbish services in China gain popularity, benefitting elderly

South China Morning Post 15 September 2026 12h ago
‘Lazy economy’: US$15 monthly rubbish services in China gain popularity, benefitting elderly
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A new business trend has emerged in China where young people get paid to throw out rubbish for others at a small fee – and it is proving to be a surprising success. While many people consider taking out the rubbish merely an incidental chore, it has evolved into a paid service in China. On social media platforms, some entrepreneurs promote their rubbish disposal services. Their fees range from thr
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