Singapore is making some serious progress with its recycling efforts, with over 33,000 tonnes of electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) collected since 2021. To make things even easier, the government has announced that by the first half of 2026, there will be an e-waste bin at every community center (CC).
Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment, Dr. Janil Puthucheary, shared this update at a recent E-Waste Day event. He said that since 2021, the National Environment Agency (NEA) has collected a total of 33,000 tonnes of e-waste through the Extended Producer Responsibility (ERP) scheme.
In a recent report, it was revealed that authorities collected almost 10,000 tonnes of e-waste so far in 2025 alone. This marks a massive 60% increase from the same time last year.
The number of e-waste collection points has also grown a lot, tripling over the years to make it easier for people to get rid of their old electronics. The Ministry of Sustainability and Environment (MSE) even added its 1,000th collection point on October 12.
More Bins and More Options
The MSE is focusing on putting them in places where a lot of people go, like shopping malls and supermarkets. That’s why residents can look forward to seeing an e-waste bin at every CC by the first half of 2026.
There are also more options available for recycling now. The Retailers’ 1-for-1 Takeback Scheme, which started in 2021, lets retailers collect old appliances from customers for free when they deliver new ones. Town councils also have services to remove bulky e-waste. And since 2025, the scheme operator, ALBA E-Waste Smart Recycling, has even offered free doorstep collection for big e-waste items.
ALBA is planning to launch an updated version of its Step Up app. This new version will have features that help users find the nearest recycling bin and get involved in collection events.
The EPR scheme was introduced in 2021 to ensure that e-waste is properly handled. This helps to get valuable materials back and keeps waste from ending up in the Semakau landfill.
Dr. Janil Puthucheary ended with a reminder that everyone needs to participate actively. He encouraged people to “purchase mindfully” and “use devices to their full lifespan” because the proper handling of e-waste is a team effort.
