In Singapore, there are broadly 2 types of electronic waste: regulated and non-regulated.&nbsp;The difference between regulated and non-regulated e-waste isn't intuitive. And, in an effort to “do the right thing” <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/tech-news/lack-of-awareness-of-what-should-go-into-e-waste-bins-in-singapore">many people end up putting their e-waste in the wrong place</a>. This is NOT laziness. People who wrongly put things in an e-waste bins are trying to recycle right. But it can be confusing.&nbsp;Let's stop shaming people and start educating them.So what's the difference?<h2>Regulated e-waste</h2>This category is defined in Singapore's <a href="https://www.mse.gov.sg/resource-room/category/2020-07-30-resource-sustainability-act/">Resource Sustainability Act</a> to include the following:<ul><li>IT and Communication equipment (Printer, Computer, Desktop Monitor, Laptop, Tablet, Router, Modem, Wireless Access Point, Set-top Box, Switches, Network Hub, Mobile Telephone, IT peripherals)</li><li>Large Household appliances (Refrigerator, Air-conditioner, Television, Washing Machine Dryer)</li><li>Electric Mobility Devices (Personal Mobility Devices, Electric Mobility Scooter, Power Assisted Bicycle)</li><li>Batteries (Household batteries, Power banks, Industrial Battery ,Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Battery)</li><li>Bulbs aka Lamps (LED / Fluorescent / Incandescent Bulbs and Tubes)</li></ul>Sellers of these items are obliged to take them back under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme for E-Waste. They may also be passed on to <a href="/resources/alba-e-waste-collection-and-recycling">Alba</a> through their many e-waste collection channels.&nbsp;Refer to Alba's website for more info and contact them if you have any questions about what they take. <a href="https://alba-ewaste.sg/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Retailer-Guidelines.pdf">This document goes into more detail about regulated e-Waste.</a><h2>Non-Regulated e-waste</h2>This includes all other electronic devices.&nbsp;Examples:<ul><li>Small appliances and electronics</li><li>Game console, keyboard and mouse, docking stations, remote control</li><li>Telephone (home, office), calculator, clocks, CCTV</li><li>Power supply, wires, cables, chargers, torch light</li><li>Audio equipment (sound systems: amplifier, speaker, woofer, sound bar)</li><li>Headphones, earbuds, air-pods, camera, projector, Bluetooth speaker</li><li>Thumb drive, portable hard disk, PCB board, SD cards</li><li>Rice cooker, electric kettle, hair dryer and straightener, air fryer</li><li>Fan, vacuum cleaner</li><li>Small medical equipment (blood pressure monitor, blood glucose monitor)</li></ul>These cannot be recycled through the Alba channels.&nbsp;For these, look for non-regulated e-waste bins like <a href="/resources/kgs-non-regulated-e-waste-bins">KGS</a> and <a href="/resources/metalo-non-regulated-e-waste-bins">Metalo</a>, send to Cash for Trash or give to your Karung Guni.

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<ul><li>What: new or well-used lamps in good condition</li><li>Where: Please PM ItsRainingRaincoats for more information</li><li>When: Until further notice</li><li>Contact for more info: <a href="/freecycling/it-s-raining-raincoats">ItsRainingRaincoat</a></li></ul><h3>Message from It'sRainingRaincoats:</h3>We need decorative table lamps and standing lamps (with lampshades) for our new home! 🙌 A well-placed lamp can brighten up a room and bring it to life! ✨ A part of our new space will also serve as a cozy lounge for our migrant brothers on the weekends. 🛋️ We humbly request for donations of new or well-used lamps in good condition.&nbsp; Please PM us a picture of the lamp that you would like to donate. 🙏 Stay tuned to find out where we're moving! 🥳 &nbsp;Via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/itsrainingraincoats/posts/pfbid0Lfs8uohsWLuapDvNpBXn1u3pdGyrgbUVc2qeQ1tsUX479uW1iiq4kExk31iGextwl">Facebook</a>

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