E-waste includes practically anything powered by an electrical source (e.g. from a power socket or a battery).​

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E-waste is electrical and electronic equipment of any kind that has been discarded / disposed.

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What Is E-Waste?

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Desktop, laptop and tablet computers, mobile phones, computer and mobile phone batteries, printers, peripherals and accessories such as keyboards, modems, monitors, computer mice, docking stations, hard disk drives, battery chargers, etc.

​​Infocomm Technology (ICT) Equipment

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​TVs, refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, rice cookers, microwave and toaster ovens, electric kettles, food processors and blenders, electric fans, DVD/video/music players, hi-fis, vacuum cleaners, etc.

Home Appliances (White Goods)

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CCTV Cameras, batteries, fans, remote controls, radios, SafeEntry tokens, speakers, LED Lights and lighting devices, electronic toys, electric mobility devices, powerbanks, etc.

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Other types of E-waste

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Types of E-Waste

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Telecommunications (2G, 3G, etc), broadcasting, and data communications equipment, such as shown below:-

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RF receivers, satellite modems, splitters, switchover units, transceivers, translators, transmitters, etc

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Satellite Communication Equipment

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The military-grade communication devices include handheld, man-portable and vehicle-mounted radios, wireless digital intercoms, tactical radios and data links, transceivers, satellite communication (SATCOM) systems, and digital terminals. 

Military Communication Equipment

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​Avionic systems include communications, navigation, the display and management of multiple systems, and the hundreds of systems that are fitted to aircraft to perform individual functions.

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Aerospace Avionics Equipment

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Types of E-Waste (High Grade)

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E-waste is mostly made up of metal and plastic components, but also contains printed circuit boards (PCBs) which contains small amounts of heavy metals and substances of concern.

Electronic Products Are Generally Made Up Of What Material?

Metals

Plastics

PCBs

Cables / Wires

Beryllium

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Cadmium

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​​Lead

Mercury

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E-Waste mainly the PCBs consist of heavy metals which are harmful / toxic to human health. Some of the examples shown below:-

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​While R-12 was once the go-to choice for residential/domestic refrigeration systems, Freon™ R-134a refrigerant is now most commonly used. Its versatility allows it to work in home systems ranging from small under-the-counter refrigerators to family-sized refrigeration/freezer systems with multiple cooling compartments.

Freon & Refrigerant​

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​Polyolester oil (POE oil) is a type of synthetic oil used in refrigeration compressors that is compatible with the refrigerants R-134a, R-410A and R-12

Compressor

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​​ Fridge Recycling Parts

Fridge when dispose can be very harmful / toxic to human health

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​NEA has introduced a regulated e-waste management system that will ensure the proper collection and handling of e-waste and the extraction of valuable resources from e-waste. The regulated e-waste management system will also safeguard the environment and our health. The regulated e-waste management system is based on the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) approach, where producers bear the responsibility for the collection and treatment of their products when they reach end-of-life

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NEA’s appointed Producer Responsibility Scheme (PRS) Operator, ALBA E-Waste Smart Recycling Pte Ltd​ from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2026.

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​Alba has a data management system to track and report to NEA the amount of e-waste collected for recycling /treatment. All waste collected by Alba will be sent to NEA licensed e-waste recyclers.

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Some of Alba's appointed NEA licensed e-waste recyclers​:-

Cimelia Resource Recovery Pte Ltd

EWR2 Pte Ltd​

ViroGreen​

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​​NEA has an e-tracking system that allows generators to declare the type of toxic industrial waste generated and appoint their NEA licensed recyclers for disposal.​

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The regulated e-waste management system will also safeguard the environment and our health.

National Environment Agency (NEA)

Cimelia's NEA Licences

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Basic Product & Scrap Material Knowledge​

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Why precious metals used in electronics?

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The primary reason is that precious metals conduct electricity much better than alloys. They also have properties like corrosion resistance and hardness that are important in electronic devices. Volume is the key. The amount of any given metal in a single device is scarce.​

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List down at least 5 x E-waste competitors?

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1. Tes-Amm​ (S) Pte Ltd

2. Viro​green (S) Pte Ltd

3. ​Metalo International Pte Ltd

4. ​Sims Lifecycle Services

5. Seah Yong Heng​

6. Createsoft

7. ELMS Industrial Pte Ltd​

8. Starpal​

Cimelia Process Flowchart

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