ICT E-Waste Pilot

ICT E-Waste Collection Pilot Initiative

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.

Locate an E-Waste drop-off near you.

Collection for Individual

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Collection for an Organisation or Company

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Where can I take my unwanted electronics?

E-Bin Maps

E-bins located at UCC Offices Countrywide, and designated partner Shops, Supermarkets, Malls, Community Centres, and select government premises. Follow the guidelines on the E-Bin for only Accepted type of E-Waste.

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Community Drives
(E-Drives)

In conjunction with the local Councils, quarterly collection drives are organized in the communities.

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Residential Doorstep Collection

You can contact us and arrange for a doorstep collection.

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Business E-Waste

For the removal of bulky E-Waste, please contact us to arrange collection.

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ICT Equipment Accepted

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.

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

ICT E-Waste Collection Pilot Initiative