Know Your Contaminants

40% of the items in recycling bins cannot be recycled due to contamination, putting everyone's good efforts to waste. Common contaminants include food and liquid waste, Styrofoam, tissue paper, electronic waste, furniture and items meant for reuse, such as clothing, toys and shoes.

Food & Liquid Waste

• Stained coffee cups

• Pizza boxes and other food-stained paper containers

• Plastic utensils/cutlery

• Plastic containers that are too oily and requires much washing

• Dirty aluminum foil and trays

Styrofoam

Styrofoam boxes, containers and packaging

Tissue Paper, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels

Clean or dirty, these items cannot be recycled

Electronic Waste

Electronic waste can be recycled but not in the blue recycling bins. They should be deposited at designated e-waste collection points. Find out where to deposit your e-waste here.

• Mobile Devices

• Powerbank

• Batteries

• Bulbs & Tubes (Incandescent, LED and fluorescent)

• ICT Equipment

• Electric Mobility Devices

• Household Appliances

Reusables

Donate your reusable items if they are in good condition. Otherwise, these items cannot be recycled in the blue recycling bins and should be discarded as general trash. Visit this link to find out where you can donate/resell/repair your items.

• Toys

• Clothing

• Shoes

• Stationery

• Furniture

• Luggage

To CHECK if your item can or cannot be recycled:

1. Chat with Bloobin using his AI chatbot here

2. Check out Bloobin's Recycling Guide