

Camera Equipment
Recyclable?
Blue Bins & Chutes
Other Recycling
Recommended
Buy or Sell
There is a ready market for used camera equipment.
Besides Carousell, there are many shops dealing in such equipment and various online platforms like ClubSnap where you can look for a buyer.
Alternative
Freecycle / Give Away
Equipment which you cannot sell or don't want to sell may still have takers.
Giving away in Facebook Repair Groups or offer online.
Alternative
Trash
Unfortunately, camera equipment cannot be recycled.
Info & Insights
For Cameras see here.
Camera equipment includes items like lenses, tripods, lighting, and related accessories. These are primarily composed of mixed materials, including plastics, metals, glass, and electronic components. Due to the complexity of their composition, they are not suitable for recycling in the strict sense of the word - meaning they cannot be easily broken down into their composite materials for reuse. Do not put them in the blue bin.
Here are some key considerations:
Non-Working Equipment:
- Repair: Consider repair options to extend the life of your equipment. There are many camera repair shops in Singapore.
Working Equipment:
- Sell or Donate: Working cameras and accessories can be sold or given away online. There are numerous 2nd hand camera stores where you can sell your equipment otherwise checkout the usual platforms for 2nd hand goods.
Lenses and Glass Components:
- Glass components within lenses are not recyclable as glass waste. They need to be thrown away if they cannot be reused.