Trash Today, Treasures of Tomorrow: Electronics Recycling in Singapore

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Trash Today, Treasures of Tomorrow: Electronics Recycling in Singapore

There's a new electronic waste recycling system in Singapore, find out more with ALBA on how you can play a part!

By GoLibrary | National Library Board, Singapore

When and where

Date and time

Saturday, May 20 · 3 - 4pm +08

Location

Bedok Public Library (Programme Room Level 3) 11 Bedok North Street 1, Heartbeat@Bedok #03-04 Singapore, 469662 Singapore

About this event

  • 1 hour
  • Mobile eTicket

About this Talk:

Electronics are part and parcel of our lives. They are essential for our daily activities and convenience. However, what happens when they spoil? What can we do to ensure that it is properly recycled? Find out more in a talk with us!

 About ALBA:

ALBA has more than 50 years of experience in Europe and more than 20 years in Asia in the waste management and recycling industry. ALBA Group Asia has its headquarters in Hong Kong SAR, and has its operating facilities in China, Indonesia, and Singapore. With its vision for a World without Waste, the company focuses on four business areas, namely: Smart City Solutions, Plastics Recycling, Green Gas & Green Fuel Technology, Hazardous Waste Recycling & Management. ALBA is globally renowned for top-quality recycling and smart waste management solutions.With its local presence and technology expertise, ALBA has been appointed by NEA to be the Public Waste Collector for the Jurong Sector and Woodlands-Yishun Sector, and to be the E-Waste PRS operator for Singapore since 1 July 2021. Further information can be found at www.alba.com

E-Waste Collection Drive:

There will also be an e-waste collection drive at Bedok Public Library from 15-22 May 2023. Come dispose of your e-waste in the collection bin and do your part for the environment! Please refer to the infographic below for a list of accepted e-waste. (Registration is not required for the collection drive.)

Important Notice 

This programme is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore.

Please ensure you have your myLibrary username on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary username, you can create one here: https://account.nlb.gov.sg

About the organizer

The National Library Board (NLB) manages a network of 28 libraries, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore. NLB promotes reading, learning and information literacy by providing a trusted, accessible and globally-connected library and information service through the National Library and a comprehensive network of libraries.