NEA allows flexibility to implement recycling receptacles

Lynda Hong, Channel NewsAsia 15 Nov 08

SINGAPORE: As part of the Singapore Green Plan, which aims to up recycling rate from the current 54 per cent to 60 per cent by 2012, recycling receptacles are made mandatory in condominiums and private apartments from Nov 1.

Condominiums and private apartments have till May 2009 to put in place recycling receptacles, which can be in the form of recycling bins, bags or even a separate chute.

At an event to mark Recycling Day on Saturday, Minister for Environment and Water Resources, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, said the National Environment Agency has consulted private estates on what is the most suitable way for each household to handle the recyclables.

He said: "We want to allow each condominium to customise according to their own needs. I think they need to talk to the household owners. Rather than having a one-size fit all, let's measure by outcome and let them find solution."

- CNA/yt