Types of E-Waste
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
If you’re upgrading to a new phone or electronic and need to dispose of your older devices, opt for trade-in or send it to recycling. It’s important to backup information from your older devices and reset it so you don’t lose any data or, worse, have it fall into the wrong hands.
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.
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
145,654
Laptops Recycled as per 2024
12,532,544
Mobiles Recycled as per 2024
989,324
Home Appliances Recycled as per 2024
2,543,098 kgs
E-Waste Recycled as per 2024
Types of E-bins
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
• 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)
Non-regulated E-Waste
Before you dispose your E-Waste, there are some things you should take note of:
STEP 1:
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:
For ICT Equipment:
Wipe all data on your devices whenever possible
E-waste types sigapore
Consumer Lamp (Bulb):Do note that long fluorescent tubes are only collected at our E-Drives, our Depot (20 Tuas Loop), and at selected E-Bins
For Home Appliance:
Disconnect any cables / connections and ensure appliances, fittings or equipment have been switched off