How to Recycle Right

40% of the items in the recycling bins cannot be recycled due to contamination by food and drink remnants, tissues, reusables and trash, putting everyone's good effort to waste.

Given our current rate of waste disposal, Semakau Landfill is expected to be full by 2035. The earlier we respect our recycling bins and not treat them as general trash bins, the more likely we can collectively improve our recycling rates and reduce the waste incinerated and sent to Semakau Landfill.

Watch what Bloobin has to say about our recycling habits!

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First, set up a recycling corner in your home. Start by placing a recycling receptacle (bin, container or bag) next to your trash bin so that you can separate your recyclables from general waste.

FOLLOW THE 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO RECYCLE RIGHT

To CHECK if your item can or cannot be recycled, simply use the Recycling Search Engine or check out the Bloobin’s Recycling Guide to seek his advice. He may also throw in a few helpful recycling tips!

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER RECYCLABLES ARE COLLECTED FROM HOUSING ESTATES?

Recyclables are collected by a dedicated recycling truck and sent to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). The recyclables are sorted into different waste streams, baled and sent to local and overseas recycling plants to form new products.

Click here for more information on the recycling process for Paper, Plastic, Glass and Metal.