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Extended producer responsibility for batteries in Singapore
Batteries standalone are not yet under a dedicated EPR.Instead, portable batteries (<50 mm circumference) are included within the E-waste Scheme as regulated products for collection at NEA bins.What the program includes
- Collection via 3-in-1 bins and dedicated battery bins for AA/AAA/button cells.
- Restrictions on mercury content in primary batteries since 1992.
- Treatment by licensed e-waste recyclers appointed through the PRS.
Who must register
- Producers and importers of devices containing portable batteries.
- Lead-acid (EV/hybrid) batteries classified under Toxic Industrial Waste, managed separately.
Threshold
No turnover threshold - obligation is product-based once battery category is regulated.EPR registration procedure in Singapore
- Join PRS: register product lists containing batteries with NEA.
- Deploy bins: coordinate with PRS Operator for bin placement.
- Submit quarterly data: collection volumes to NEA via PRS.
- Pay service fees: cover logistics and recycling costs.
Authorized representative
Foreign battery-bearing product producers must nominate a Singapore-based agent for scheme administration.Reporting deadline
Quarterly collection reports: within one month after each quarter.Who assumes responsibility?
- Producers: fund collection, ensure safe packaging of returned batteries.
- PRS Operator: manage bin network, data compilation.
- Recyclers: environmentally sound treatment, hazardous substance management.
Duties of each group who is responsible
- Producers: register, supply compliant battery-bearing products, remit fees.
- PRS: public education, collection logistics, data consolidation.
- Recyclers: adhere to hazardous waste protocols, certify recovery.
Extended producer responsibility for chemicals & paints in Singapore
No formal EPR. Chemical and paint containers are managed under the Environmental Protection and Management Act and Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Regulations.What the program includes
- Licensed hazardous waste collectors for paint drums.
Who must register
Hazardous waste generators (manufacturers, importers).Threshold
Generators > 2 kg/day of hazardous waste must register with NEA.EPR registration procedure in Singapore
- Obtain generator license from NEA.
- Arrange removal via licensed transporter.
- Ensure disposal at NEA-approved facilities.
Authorized representative
N/A beyond hazardous waste rules.Reporting deadline
Annual hazardous waste return by 31 March.Who assumes responsibility?
- Generators: segregation, licensure.
- Transporters/Disposers: compliance with Basel Convention.
Duties of each group who is responsible
- Generators: maintain manifests, submit returns.
- NEA: enforce hazardous waste controls.
Extended producer responsibility for EEE in Singapore
Under the Resource Sustainability Act (RSA) and its subsidiary regulations (2019), Singapore launched an EPR Scheme for E-waste on 1 July 2021. Producers of covered EEE are financially and/or physically responsible for end-of-life collection and treatment.What the program includes
- Mandatory take-back of regulated e-waste: ICT equipment, major household appliances, lamps and batteries (if within device) at NEA-appointed collection points.
- Recycling targets based on weight categories and product class.
- Single PRS Operator (ALBA E-Waste Smart Recycling Pte Ltd) oversees nationwide network.
Who must register
All producers (including importers and brand-owners) supplying regulated consumer EEE in Singapore.Threshold
- Producers exceed prescribed supply thresholds per product type in the First Schedule of the Resource Sustainability (Prescribed Regulated Products) Regulations 2019.
- No minimum turnover - based on units or weight supplied.
EPR registration procedure in Singapore
- Apply via NEA’s E-waste portal with company and product details.
- Select compliance route: individual scheme or via PRS Operator.
- Pay fees proportional to weight/volume of e-waste generated.
- Enter agreements with licensed recyclers under NEA standards.
Reporting deadline
- Annual Performance Report by 30 June: volumes collected and recycled in previous year.
- Plan submission by 31 October: collection targets for upcoming year.
Who assumes responsibility?
- Producers/Importers: funding take-back, contracting recyclers, reporting.
- NEA: policy, licensing, enforcement.
- PRS Operator (ALBA): collection logistics, public outreach.
- Licensed recyclers: processing to prescribed treatment standards.
Duties of each group who is responsible
- Producers: register, calculate fees, ensure device labeling, submit plans and reports.
- PRS Operator: operate collection points, digital tracking, consumer engagement.
- Recyclers: adhere to treatment guidelines, submit processing data.
- NEA: audit, impose fines for non-compliance.
Extended producer responsibility for medical products in Singapore
Single-use medical waste is regulated under the Environmental Public Health (Waste Management) Regulations - EEE components (diagnostic devices) fall under the E-waste Scheme.What the program includes
- Licensed medical waste collectors for sharps and disposables.
- EPR for electronic medical devices via NEA’s E-waste Scheme.
Who must register
- Healthcare facilities generating clinical waste.
- Producers of regulated electronic medical equipment.
Threshold
- Clinical waste > 2 kg/day require licensure.
- EEE thresholds as per e-waste regulations.
EPR registration procedure in Singapore
- Apply for clinical waste generator license via NEA.
- Register medical EEE under E-waste portal.
- Engage licensed collectors and recyclers.
Authorized representative
N/A beyond existing licensure.Reporting deadline
- Annual clinical waste return by 31 March.
- EEE performance report by 30 June.
Who assumes responsibility?
- Healthcare facilities: safe segregation, reporting.
- Producers of EEE devices: EPR compliance.
- NEA: oversight.
Duties of each group who is responsible
- Facilities/Producers: licensure, data submission, safe handling.
- Licensed collectors: compliant transport and disposal.
Extended producer responsibility for packaging in Singapore
Singapore’s Mandatory Packaging Reporting (MPR) under the Resource Sustainability Act (RSA) 2019 lays the groundwork for a full EPR packaging framework. Producers must track and report packaging use to spur waste reduction and set the stage for producer-led take-back and recycling schemes.What the program includes:
- Annual submission of packaging data by material (plastic, paper, metal, glass), form (bottles, bags, cartons) and weight.
- Companies must outline 3R plans: reduction, reuse/collection, recycled content use and improved recyclability.
- NEA will appoint a single Producer Responsibility Scheme (PRS) Operator to consolidate logistics.
Who must register
Brand owners, manufacturers, importers of regulated goods and retailers (e.g. supermarkets) with annual turnover > S$10 million and placing any specified packaging on the Singapore market.Threshold
- Turnover threshold: S$10 million per annum.
- No mass-based floor; all packaging types count once turnover criterion is met.
EPR registration procedure in Singapore
- Assess liability: confirm business supplies regulated goods & turnover via NEA portal.
- Register: create account on NEA’s MPR system.
- Submit data: upload packaging tonnage and 3R plans by category.
- Engage PRS Operator: upon future EPR launch, appoint NEA-licensed scheme operator.
Authorized representative
Foreign producers lacking Singapore presence must appoint a local registered importer or agent to submit reports and liaise with NEA.Reporting deadline
Annual MPR submission: by 31 March each year, covering prior calendar year data.Who assumes responsibility?
- Producers/Importers/Brand owners: collect data, submit reports, fund take-back.
- EA: oversight, enforcement, scheme design.
- PRS Operator: logistics, collection network administration.
Duties of each group who is responsible
- Producers: track packaging placed, develop and report 3R plans, pay operator fees when EPR launches.
- PRS Operator: consolidate collections, report aggregated performance.
- NEA: audit submissions, impose sanctions for non-compliance.
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