Nationwide e-waste management system to start in Singapore on Jul 1

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Nationwide e-waste management system to start on Jul 1

There will also be quarterly collection drives at residential estates and bulky item disposal services provided by town councils for large household appliances. Over-the-counter collection services will also be provided by some retailers, among other collection avenues.NEA's licensed operator ALBA E-Waste Smart Recycling will collect the e-waste from these avenues and channel it to licensed e-waste recyclers.

READ: IN FOCUS: 'It is not easy, but it can be done' - The challenges of raising Singapore's recycling rateThe new system comes after NEA's industry consultation since 2015 to"co-develop a regulated e-waste management system for Singapore", said the agency. Producers who supply regulated electronic and electrical products to consumers in quantities that exceed the prescribed supply thresholds are required to join the Producer Responsibility Scheme .

"Producers that supply regulated products for industrial and commercial use will collect end-of-life products from their clients at no additional charge, and send the products for proper treatment and recycling," said NEA.

 

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