Here is one of the recycling bins located in my housing estate. In the past a few blocks shared one bin, and sometimes you had to walk a distance to reach the bin. Nowadays there's one for every block, so it's really convenient.
You can put:
- Glass bottles and jars
- Newspapers, magazines, books and paper packaging
- Plastic bags, plastic containers and bottles
- Metal containers and cans
But do not throw:
- Light bulbs
- Food and liquids
- disposable items (such as plastic forks and styrofoam containers)
- Bulky items
The recycling bins in my estate are from Veolia, which is a waste management company. The bins are emptied 3 times a week. You can read more about the company at http://www.veolia-es.sg/our-services/residents/general-information.
The below image is taken from a newspaper sometime back about Singapore's recycling bins.
I have to say it that is definitely easier to recycle items in Singapore than it was 3-4 years back.
