Standardising Labelling and Colour Coding of All Recycling Bins

Mr Ang Hin Kee asked the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources whether the Ministry plans to align and standardise the colour codes of all recycling bins beyond housing estates to the shopping malls, hotels, offices and industrial estates for easy recall and identification as there is currently no consistency in how bins are labelled and can be confusing to users.

Mr Masagos Zulkifli B M M: Currently, owners of commercial and industrial premises have the flexibility to choose the type and colour of recycling bins and recycling bin labels used on their premises. This is to cater to the different considerations that building owners may have, such as the recycling culture and awareness level of building occupants, space availability and the overall design and aesthetics of the premises.

Notwithstanding this, my Ministry and the National Environment Agency (NEA) will study further the standardising of recycling bin colours. NEA will consult the various stakeholders involved, such as waste collectors and building owners.