Keep in mind that before disassembling, you should conduct an assets audit and see what can be re-used, re-conditionned and what has to be recycled.
You can contract directly with a specialised recycler to dispose of your equipment or bring it back to your suppliers: under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) on e-waste, suppliers of electronic goods must take back old products, and send them to a licensed recycler.
In case e-waste management falls under your building management's responsibility, talk with your building manager to ensure collection is properly done.
17.4%
only of e-waste is formally recycled worldwide, among the 53.6 million tonnes of e-waste generated per annum among the ITU Member States.
(ITU - International Telecommunication Union)
19,9kg
annual e-waste generated per capita in Singapore.
(Global ewaste)
You may see here details of some e-recycling companies in Singapore.
Since July 1st 2021, NEA appointed Alba as E-waste PRS operator. PRS stands for : Producer Responsiblity Schemes. The ALBA Group, formed in 1968, has been operating such Producer Responsibility Schemes in countries such as Germany and Hong Kong. Please find here more information about this scheme. For all regulated e-waste, with a volume above 1 m3, you can arrange for free collection by Alba E-Waste.
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