Singapore's integrated solid waste management system focuses on two key thrusts – waste minimisation and recycling, or simply the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). In land-scarce Singapore, waste-to-energy (WTE) incineration plants offer the best technical solution by reducing waste volume efficiently to conserve landfill space. The 3Rs play a crucial role by preventing waste generation at its source and bringing along numerous benefits.

We will work towards becoming a Zero Waste Nation by reducing our consumption, as well as reusing and recycling all materials to give them a second lease of life.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Care for Our Environment

The 3Rs

REDUCE Use only what you need

RECYCLE Convert waste into useful products REUSE Re-use things for the same or new purpose

Why practise the 3Rs

• Protect the environment
• Conserve limited resources
• Reduce space needed for waste disposal facilities and
• Extend the lifespan of Semakau Landfill

Click on your premises to find out how you can practise the 3Rs

At home

At school

At work

Have you seen this?

3R Video for Households
Watch how the 3Rs can be easily practised at home now!

Useful links

Recycle Bin Labels
Download plastic, paper, glass and metal bin labels to put on your recycling bins.

Recycling at Home flyer
For more information on why, what and how to recycle at home. ​

 'The 3Rs' (A Guide to 3R Practices for Households)
For more information on reducing, reusing and recycling waste at home.

3R Poster
For more information on why practise the 3Rs, what and how to recycle, and what happens after collection.

Onemap
Find locations of 2nd hand goods collection points, Cash-for-Trash stations, electronic waste and
used lighting waste collection points under the Environment theme; or

myENV app
Download the app (see link at the bottom right of the page) for the map function to find locations
of the various collection points. Get 3R tips for your home and office too!

Singapore Environment Council
For more information on the Project Eco-Office and Singapore Green Labelling Scheme.