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
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) on recycling
Please refer to this list for FAQs on recycling.
Useful links
 | 3R Flyer-cum-Pamphlet | For more information on tips on 3Rs, what happens to the recyclables after collection and why practise 3Rs. |
 | Recycling Flyer | For more information on common items that can or cannot be recycled at home. |
 | Recycling Bin Label | Download plastic, paper, glass and metal bin labels to put on your recycling bins. |
 | 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 Recycling Point 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. |
| Recycling Search Engine | Search Engine on what can and cannot be recycled. |
 | Resources | Recycle Right and Bloobin Brand Guides, Publicity Materials for households and organisations and School Engagement Activity Guides |
| | ‘Trash Overflow’ AR Card Game
(Suitable for ages 13 and above) | Using the card game AR camera, watch Bloobin come to life in this interactive AR Card Game designed to teach players how to treat Bloobin better. |
| | Upper Primary Interactive Comic Book | Using the comic book AR camera, watch Bloobin come to life in this interactive AR Comic Book, designed to provide a journey of discovery in recycling right with different endings. |