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Blue Recycling Bin in Singapore (📷: NEA)

In Singapore, bright blue bins are placed as part of the National Recycling Programme used for commingled recycling, meaning all recyclables (paper, plastic, metal, and glass) are placed together without sorting. What happens to it?

1. Collection: Licensed public waste collectors (PWCs) are typically blue, with a recycling logo at the side, and collect recyclables from blue bins at least thrice a week for 660L recycling bins, and once a week for 1800L/2200L side-loader recycling bins.
2. Management: Recyclables are taken to a Material Recovery Facility (MRF), where they are sorted using machines and manual sorting, before being baled and processed locally or overseas.

Separately, there are also e-waste recycling bins that are specifically meant for electronic equipments like computers, desktop monitors and more. It can be difficult to figure these out with a busy schedule.

Fret no more - with recycle.gov.sg, you can conveniently locate a blue recycle bin, e-waste recycle bin, and other facilities near you in Singapore in mere seconds.

How Do I Start?

You can find the nearest recycle bin in just one step!

Simply head to our locations page, and share your current location when prompted to.

You will be able to see the nearest recycling facilities for all types of items.

From here, you can even filter for a specific type of item that you want to recycle. Take for instance, your laptop. Give it a few seconds to load.

In just seconds, you have managed to find the nearest recycling bins to you!

What Else Can I Do?

Our page offers more functionalities. For instance, you can search up a specific item, like a milk bottle.

In the item page, you could get more information:

• Check recyclability by item: Curious whether your milk bottle can be recycled? Easily find it using our search bar.
• Find facilities by specific item: Upon finding your specific item, there will be a navigator to help you find the nearest recycling bin to it.
• Learn about how to handle an item: Our site tells you how to handle your item before recycling it.

It is also essential to know what not to recycle in blue bins (e.g. contaminated items, styrofoam, large furniture). These item pages will provide you this information instantly.

Conclusion

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