What to recycle
Not sure what you can or cannot recycle? Let this list help you!
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Paper
| S/N | Item | Can recycle? | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Printed paper (Glossy and non-glossy) | YES | |
| 2 | Writing paper | YES | |
| 3 | Newspaper | YES | |
| 4 | Flyer (Glossy and non-glossy) | YES | |
| 5 | Brochure (Glossy and non-glossy) | YES | |
| 6 | Magazine (Glossy and non-glossy) | YES | |
| 7 | Book / Textbook | YES | Donate if it is in good condition |
| 8 | Telephone directory | YES | |
| 9 | Envelope (With and without plastic window) | YES | |
| 10 | Red packet | YES | |
| 11 | Namecard | YES | |
| 12 | Calendar | YES | |
| 13 | Greeting card | YES | |
| 14 | Gift wrapping paper | YES | |
| 15 | Shredded paper | YES | |
| 16 | Paper receipt | YES | |
| 17 | Carton box / Cardboard box | YES | Please flatten |
| 18 | Paper packaging Printed paper box Paper Box |
YES | Please flatten |
| 19 | Egg tray | YES | |
| 20 | Beverage carton (e.g. milk, juice and drink packet) | YES | Please empty and rinse when necessary. Please flatten |
| 21 | Paper towel and toilet roll tube | YES | |
| 22 | Tissue box | YES | Please flatten |
| 23 | Paper bag | YES | |
| 24 | Paper disposables such as Paper cup Paper plate Glitter paper Crayon drawing |
NO | Dispose as general waste |
| 25 | Tissue paper | NO | Dispose as general waste |
| 26 | Paper towel | NO | Dispose as general waste |
| 27 | Toilet paper | NO | Dispose as general waste |
| 28 | Disposable wooden chopstick Wooden chopsticks Pizza boxes |
NO | Dispose as general waste |
| 29 | Wax paper | NO | Dispose as general waste |
| 30 | Paper packaging that are contaminated with food (eg pizza box, paper bag for pastries) | NO | Dispose as general waste |
Plastic
| S/N | Item | Can recycle? | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plastic bottle/container - Food or Beverage (e.g. Mineral water bottle, Soft drink bottle, Carbonated drink bottle, Milk bottle, Water bottle, Medicine bottle etc) | YES | Please empty and rinse when necessary |
| 2 | Plastic bottle/container - Non-food (e.g. shampoo, bodywash, facial cleanser, detergent, soap etc) | YES | Please empty and rinse when necessary |
| 3 | CD/DVD and CD/DVC casing | YES | |
| 4 | Plastic bag, toilet paper packaging, tissue box packaging | YES | |
| 5 | Plastic film (e.g. magazine wrapper, plastic packaging for packet drinks), bubble wrap, fruit box, ziplock bag | YES | |
| 6 | Plastic packaging, bread bag, egg trays | YES | Please empty contents |
| 7 | Plastic clothes hanger | YES | |
| 8 | Plastic takeaway food container, plastic cups, bubble tea cups | YES | |
| 9 | Polystyrene foam product (e.g. Styrofoam cup, clam shell container) | NO | Dispose as general waste |
| 10 | Plastic disposables - cutlery and crockery | NO | Dispose as general waste |
| 11 | Plastic packaging with foil (e.g. potato chip bags, empty blister pack, expired credit card etc.) | NO | Dispose as general waste |
| 12 | Oxo- and bio-degradable bags | NO | Dispose as general waste |
| 13 | Drinking straw | NO | Dispose as general waste |
| 14 | Cassette and video tape | NO | Dispose as general waste |
| 15 | Plastic packaging contaminated with food / oil stains | NO | Dispose as general waste |
| 16 | Melamine products (e.g. Melamine cups, melamine plates etc) | NO | Dispose as general waste |
Glass
| S/N | Item | Can recycle? | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beverage glass bottle (e.g. beer bottle, wine bottle, liquor bottle) | YES | Please empty and rinse when necessary |
| 2 | Food glass bottle (e.g. sauce and condiment bottle, jam spread bottle, food jar etc) | YES | Please empty and rinse when necessary |
| 3 | Cosmetic / Perfume glass bottle | YES | Please empty and rinse when necessary |
| 4 | Medicine and supplement glass bottle | YES | Please empty and rinse when necessary |
| 5 | Glassware - Cup, plate, drinking glass, wine glass | YES | |
| 6 | Borosilicate or Pyrex glassware, bakeware, tempered glass, over-safe food containers, crystal glass, glass with metal wires | NO | Dispose as general waste |
| 7 | Windows | NO | Dispose as general waste |
| 8 | Mirrors | NO | Donate if it is in good condition |
| 9 | Ceramic product (e.g. ceramic plate, tea pot, porcelain etc) | NO | Donate if it is in good condition |
| 10 | Light bulb (e.g. lamp, tube, incandescent lamp, incandescent bulb, fluorescent lamp, fluorescent bulb, LED lamp, LED bulb) | MAYBE | Can be recycled at specific collection points |
Metal
| S/N | Item | Can recycle? | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beverage metal can (e.g. carbonated drink can, soft drink can, beer can etc) | YES | Please empty and rinse when necessary. Rusted metals should be disposed as general waste. |
| 2 | Food metal can (e.g. biscuit and food tin, metal container etc) | YES | Please empty and rinse when necessary. Rusted metals should be disposed as general waste. |
| 3 | Medals | YES | Rusted metals should be disposed as general waste. |
| 4 | Metal bottle cap | YES | Rusted metals should be disposed as general waste. |
| 5 | Aerosol can | YES | Please empty contents before recycling. |
| 6 | Clean aluminium tray and foil | YES | Please rinse when necessary |
| 7 | Non-food Metal Container (e.g. paint container, paint cans etc) | YES | Please empty contents before recycling. Rusted metals should be disposed as general waste. |
| 8 | Rusty metal cans, dirty aluminium foil, dirty aluminium tray | NO | Dispose as general waste. |
| 9 | Metal cutlery, steel wool, metal accessories | NO | Make sure that they are completely metal. |
Others
| S/N | Item | Can recycle? | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ICT Equipment - Desktop computer - Laptop - Tablet computer - Mobile phone - Computer battery - Mobile phone battery - Printer - Modem - Router - Desktop monitor - Docking station - Hard disk drive - Battery charger - Portable charger - Power bank - Electronic cables - Computer mouse - Keyboard |
YES | Can be recycled at e-waste collection points here. |
| 2 | Electronic waste (e.g. Used mobile phone, tablet, laptop etc) | YES | Can be recycled at e-waste collection points here. |
| 3 | Rechargable battery | YES | Can be recycled at e-waste collection points here. |
| 4 | Household battery, alkaline battery | YES | Can be recycled at e-waste collection points here. |
| 4 | Refrigerator Washing Machine Dryer Television Air Conditioner Electric Mobility Devices such as - Personal mobility devices - Electric scooter - Electric bicycle - Power-assisted bicycle - Electric mobility scooter |
YES | These can be recycled through: - Retailer 1-for-1 Take-back - Bulky item removal service by TCs for HDB residents - E-waste collection drive (Quarterly) - Doorstep collection (fees may apply) To find out where you can recycle your e-waste, visit here. |
| 5 | Rice Cooker Microwave Oven Toaster Oven Electric Kettle Food Processor Food Blender Electric Fan Standing Fan Cd/Dvd Player Music Player Speaker Audio Sound System Radio Vacuum Cleaner Gaming Console |
YES | These e-waste items can be recycled through: - E-waste bins (non-ALBA)* (items must fit the opening of bins) - Retailer 1-for-1 Take-back - Bulky item removal service by TCs for HDB residents (small items are not applicable) - Cash-for-Trash stations organised by Public Waste Collectors (please contact your PWCs to check that they are able to accept the e-waste) To find out where you can recycle your e-waste, visit here. |
| 5 | Old items which are not in good condition (e.g. clothes, shoes, bag, soft toy, umbrella etc) | NO | Dispose as general waste |
| 6 | Old items which are in good condition (e.g. clothes, shoes, bag, soft toy, umbrella, spectacle etc) | NO | Donate if it is in good condition |
| 7 | Food waste | NO | Dispose as general waste |
| 8 | Leftover medicine | NO | Dispose as general waste |
| 9 | Diaper and sanitary pad | NO | Dispose as general waste |
| 10 | Stationery - Pen and pencil | NO | Donate if it is in good condition |
| 11 | Plant and horticultural waste | MAYBE | Only for landed estates: bag and place outside your unit on collection days |
| 12 | Luggage bag | NO | Donate if it is in good condition |
| 13 | Bulky waste (e.g. Furniture, standing fan etc) | NO | Donate if it is in good condition Contact Town council to remove from your residential premises |