Singapore e-waste recycling trial at Shopee lockers
Singapore has launched a six-month pilot program allowing residents to recycle electronic waste at Shopee collection points and lockers. The initiative includes secure data destruction services to address public privacy concerns regarding old devices.
Why it matters
It addresses the growing global challenge of e-waste management by increasing convenience and mitigating security risks for consumers.
The yellow Pick lockers are among the more convenient points at which residents can drop off their used phones, tablets and laptops.
Listen Summarise Singapore has launched a six-month pilot to let residents return used phones, tablets and laptops at Shopee collection points and lockers for easier e-waste recycling. The ALBA Secure-Recycle scheme will securely destroy personal data and give users a certificate of data destruction, easing privacy fears and supporting wider recycling. The trial will test public interest and operations before a possible wider rollout, as the authorities also warns people to handle batteries safely and recycle e-waste properly. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Residents can drop off old mobile phones, tablets and laptops at Shopee collection points and lockers in residential areas under a six-month pilot aimed at making e-waste recycling more convenient.
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