Treasure Raw Materials
Per a NEA study in 2018, Singapore generates about 60,000 tonnes of E-Waste annually. That is equivalent to each person in Singapore discarding around 73 mobile phones. Out of this amount, only 6% are recycled.
As E-Waste often contain valuable and scarce resources such as silver and gold, the lack of recycling results in a loss of resources and energy that could have been put to better use.Given that resources are finite, it is crucial that we treasure and extract every value from the waste generated. Thus, be it as a producer, consumer, retailer or business, it is important to understand what kind of E-Waste can and should be recycled in Singapore as part of the Resource Sustainability Act.
Regulated Consumer E-Waste
Consumer products generally refer to products largely marketed to, and bought or used for private consumption (e.g. mobile phones and household appliances), and includes dual-use products that are supplied to both consumers and businesses.
Non-regulated E-Waste
If your E-Waste cannot be found above, it is currently non-regulated. For non-regulated E-Waste, you can drop them off at non-regulated e-waste recycling bins.
Click here to refer to NEA’s map of non-regulated E-bins.
Meanwhile, refer below for a working list of common non-regulated E-Waste:
Electrical Fan, Food processor/blender, Microwave, Rice Cooker, Toaster Oven, Vacuum Cleaner, Digital Watch, Thermometer, Electric Toys, Coffee Machine, Hairdryer, Electric Massager, Medical Equipment, Soundbars, Walkie Talkies, Camera, Speakers, Game Consoles (e.g. XBox, Playstation), Diffuser, Electric Toothbrush
Types of E-Bins
ALBA E-Waste has stationed more than 600 E-Bins across Singapore. They can be found in public areas such as town centres, shopping malls, government buildings, Residents’ Committee Centres, community centres, supermarkets and retail outlets.
ICT, Battery, Bulb Bin
(3 in 1 Bin)
Accepted E-Waste:
• Batteries (AA, AAA, AAAA, D, C, 9-volt, Button Cell only) – circumference ≤ 50mm
• Light Bulbs – circumference ≤ 100mm
• ICT equipment: Printers, power banks, computers & laptops, mobile phones & tablets, network & set-top boxes, TVs & desktop monitors – devices must be able to fit through a 500mm x 250mm slot
• ICT equipment can be disposed of together with their embedded batteries as well as any cables, adaptors, remote controls, keyboards used with the product.
Batteries & Bulbs Bin
Accepted E-Waste:
• Bulbs
• Batteries (AA, AAA, AAAA, D, C, 9-volt, and Button Cell only)
Fluorescent Tubes are accepted at selected locations
Batteries Bin
Accepted E-Waste:
• Batteries (AA, AAA, AAAA, D, C, 9-volt, and Button Cell only)
Disposal Guidelines
Before you dispose your E-Waste, there are some things you should take note of:
Step 1: Check here to make sure you are disposing only Regulated E-Waste.
For non-regulated E-Waste, alternative options such as Cash for Trash stations are available.
Do not dispose any other types of waste (e.g. general waste, food, plastics) at our bins.
Step 2: Remove all packaging (e.g. boxes, plastic wraps, bags). Dispose only the E-Waste unless it is damaged.
Step 3: (for damaged E-Waste only): Broken appliances or leaking batteries may be disposed of by Securing it properly in a container. Please take care not to dispose of any broken lamps inside the E-Bin. Please dispose them of as general waste, i.e. green refuse bins.
Step 4: Drop off your E-Waste at designated points. Do note that different E-Waste has different collection avenues, to find out what is available for your E-Waste, click here.
For ICT Equipment:
• Wipe all data on your devices whenever possible
For Light Bulbs:
• Do note that long fluorescent tubes are only collected at our E-Drives, our Depot (20 Tuas Loop), and at selected E-Bins
For Large Household Appliances:
• Disconnect any cables / connections and ensure appliances, fittings or equipment have been switched off
• Empty, properly defrost and clean refrigerators and deep freezers
