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Each year, Singapore produces more than 7.7 million tons of waste, but just 60% is recycled. Companies are essential to narrowing this gap—and Advance Recycling delivers the expertise to make it happen.

As industries grow, so does the need for smarter waste handling. Our programs follow Singapore’s Zero Waste Masterplan, guaranteeing compliance and maximizing material recovery. From collection to processing, www.advance-recycling.com streamline sustainability for corporate clients.

Businesses depend on us for challenging streams including electronics, plastics, and metals. Backed by modern tech and clear reporting, we turn waste into value—efficiently and responsibly.

Key Takeaways

  • Only 60% of Singapore’s annual waste is recycled, leaving significant room to improve.
  • Advance Recycling delivers comprehensive, end-to-end services for companies.
  • Services comply with Singapore’s strict environmental regulations.
  • Specializes in challenging materials like e-waste and industrial byproducts.
  • Focuses on transparency and efficiency in resource recovery.

About Advance Recycling — Leading in Sustainability

Backed by 15+ years in Singapore’s waste industry, we pioneer sustainable solutions. We handle complex materials ranging from e-waste to industrial scrap, ensuring resources re-enter the economy responsibly.

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Our Team

Advance Recycling combines deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge technology. Our qualified team is trained in circular economy methods and waste handling, meeting Singapore NEA standards.

  • More than 15 years of operational excellence in Singapore.
  • Specialized HAZMAT management training.
  • Active participants in SG Clean and Zero Waste initiatives.

What We Stand For

Our commitment is to transparency and innovation. Partnering with the Sustainable Singapore Blueprint, we transform waste into value and protect the environment.

  • Core Values: Integrity, accountability, eco-friendly practices.
  • Goals: Lower landfill use and improve resource recovery.

Defining a Full Recycling Service

Singapore businesses face increasing pressure to manage waste efficiently. A end-to-end recycling service makes the process straightforward, from pickup to end processing. It returns materials to production and reduces dependence on landfills.

All-Inclusive Waste Solutions

We deliver a complete system that includes:

  • Collection: Timetabled pickups to keep removal consistent.
  • Sorting: Sophisticated separation for plastics, metals, and e-waste.
  • Treatment: Safe conversion into reusable raw materials.
  • Compliance Docs: Detailed reports for regulatory compliance.

Here’s how standard and tailored plans differ:

Aspect Baseline Plan Customized Plan
Frequency Once per week Flexible (daily or monthly)
Materials Core items (paper, plastic) Specialized (e-waste, chemicals)
Reporting Standard summaries Comprehensive, audit-ready analytics

Customized for Business and Industry

Offices and factories have different needs. Industrial sites benefit from volume pricing; corporates value convenience. For example:

  • A food manufacturer recycles 5 tons of packaging monthly, cutting costs by 20%.
  • An electronics plant processes 500+ devices each quarter securely to meet NEA standards.

Real-time tracking features make audits simple. From pickup weights to final disposal, everything is documented.

Accepted Materials

From old smartphones to factory scrap, many materials can get a second life. We process varied streams for safe and efficient recovery. Our processes meet Singapore’s strict environmental standards.

Electronics Recycling Done Right

Electronics often include hazardous items like mercury and lead. We process responsibly:

  • CRT monitors and lithium-ion batteries (tested for leaks).
  • Data devices (NEA-certified destruction).
  • Nickel-cadmium batteries and circuit boards (dismantled manually).

Special equipment extracts reusable metals and neutralizes toxins.

Plastics & Metals — From Scrap to Reuse

Infrared scanners let our systems identify plastic types (PET, HDPE, LDPE). Metal recovery reaches 98% purity using electromagnetic separation. Frequent materials are:

  • Manufacturing-derived ABS plastic.
  • Aluminum and steel alloys (melted for industrial reuse).

Specialized Items: Batteries, Steel, and More

Complex items need tailored solutions:

  • Lead-acid batteries: Acid neutralization and lead recovery.
  • Stainless steel sorted by grade for smelting.
  • Mercury devices processed via sealed vacuum extraction.

A documented chain of custody ensures compliance for each material.

How Our Full Service Works

A structured process is the start of efficient waste handling. From office paper to industrial scrap, we ensure responsible recovery. Our three-step approach maximizes efficiency and meets NEA standards.

Step 1: Waste Collection and Segregation

We optimize routes with GPS-tracked vehicles and weight sensors. Teams use color-coded bins to separate plastics, metals, and hazardous items. That cuts contamination and accelerates disposal.

  • Smart bins: Sensors alert crews when bins are full.
  • NEA compliance: Labels aligned with NEA waste guidelines.

Step 2: Safe Transportation and Handling

Hazardous materials like batteries are packed in triple-layer containers. Real-time tracking ensures secure transit to facilities. All drivers are trained on spill response.

  • Digital logs: Capture weights and collection times.
  • Temperature control: Stops chemical degradation during transport.

Step 3: Advanced Recycling and Recovery

Infrared scanners sort plastics by type, while magnets extract metals. Our aluminum scrap recovery reaches 98%, 20% higher than average. All steps are documented for auditability.

  • Recovery reports: Display recovery rates by material category.
  • Closed-loop systems: Return materials to local production.

This comprehensive solution turns waste into resources and reduces landfill dependence. Companies benefit from transparency and compliance throughout.

Advantages of Partnering with Advance Recycling

Waste solutions can be sustainable and cost-smart. Working with us unlocks both financial and environmental benefits, with full adherence to Singapore’s strict rules.

Cost-Smart, Eco-Friendly Programs

Our waste-to-energy programs cut operational costs by up to 30%. For instance, 1 ton of plastic can power 50 HDB flats for one day.

Businesses also gain carbon credits through certified e-waste disposal. This turns compliance into a revenue stream, eligible within Singapore’s carbon trading mechanisms.

Regulatory Compliance Made Simple

We streamline compliance with the Resource Sustainability Act. Digital audit trails provide 24/7 access to compliance records, covering pickup through final processing.

We provide the following solutions:

  • Automatic reports tailored for NEA inspections.
  • Hazardous material handling certified by SCAL.
  • Real-time tracking to prevent regulatory penalties.

Serving Businesses Across Industries

Every sector needs tailored waste strategies; one size doesn’t fit all. At Advance Recycling, we adapt our systems to handle unique challenges, covering high-volume scrap and secure office paper disposal alike.

Solutions for Industry

Factories need robust solutions for heavy waste streams. Our closed-loop systems recover 95% of automotive metal scrap, while semiconductor clients benefit from hazardous material containment.

  • Semiconductor streams: Secure management of wafers and chemical byproducts.
  • Automotive scrap: Melt, reform, and reuse steel alloys.
  • Tailored pickup schedules: Daily pickups for construction sites vs. weekly for warehouses.

Retail and Office Waste Management

Retailers face packaging overload, while offices prioritize data security. Cardboard compactors and secure shredders are deployed.

Program Retail Clients Office Sector
Frequency Two times per week Monthly
Main Materials Plastic film, boxes Paper, e-waste
Key Features Balers for packaging IMDA-grade data destruction

Fortune 500 headquarters use our audit-ready tracking. Even F&B businesses cut costs by 25% with optimized waste schedules.

Why Sustainability Matters in Recycling

Singapore’s limited landfill space makes sustainable waste practices critical. Semakau Landfill is projected to reach capacity by 2035, improper disposal increases ecological risk and costs. Responsible recovery converts this challenge into opportunity.

Reducing Environmental Risks

Recycling one ton of plastic averts 2kg of marine debris. Our programs divert 3,000+ tons annually—equivalent to clearing 25 football fields of ocean waste.

Hazardous materials like lithium batteries pose fire risks if landfilled. Through certified processing, we neutralize these threats while recovering valuable metals.

Enabling the Circular Economy

Upcycling turns discarded electronics into urban furniture. Partner workshops repurpose circuit boards into benches at 15 HDB hubs across Singapore.

Tuas Nexus converts food waste to biogas, powering 200+ households each month. Closed loops extend material use and cut virgin inputs by 40%.

  • Yearly impact: 12,000 tons of CO2 cut via recovery programs.
  • Audited metrics: Third-party audits verify sustainability progress.
  • Community partnerships: Businesses and schools team up for cleanup efforts.

Technology that Powers Recycling

Modern recycling relies on smart systems to maximize efficiency and security. AI and blockchain are integrated in Singapore facilities for high-precision recovery.

Next-Gen Sorting & Processing

AI-powered optical scanners achieve 99.5% material purity—far surpassing manual sorting. These systems identify plastic types in milliseconds using hyperspectral imaging.

Partnering with NTU improves polymer recovery via enzymatic breakdown. Green chemistry lets us extract raw materials without toxic byproducts.

  • Blockchain tracks materials from collection to resale markets
  • Electromagnetic separation achieves 98% metal recovery
  • Robotic arms handle hazardous items like lithium batteries

Data Security for E-Waste Disposal

Corporate IT assets require military-grade data wiping certified by IMDA. A three-pass overwrite meets Singapore’s strict cybersecurity standards.

Serialized destruction certificates are provided for audit trails. Devices go through:

  1. Physical inspection for data storage components
  2. Magnetic media degaussing
  3. End shredding down to 2mm particles

R&D teams test evolving methods to address encryption. This ensures compliance as storage technology evolves.

Proven Results

Proof from the field shows waste transformed into value. Clients include aerospace, retail, and property—each with measurable milestones. Below, two case studies highlight innovative solutions and their impact.

Manufacturing Waste Reduction

Using our closed-loop system, ST Engineering’s aerospace division cut waste by *40%*. Metal scrap compactors and segregation training were implemented. Within a year, landfill reliance dropped sharply.

By recovering steel alloys, Keppel Shipyard saved *S$220k annually*. Electromagnetic separation reached 98% purity, converting scrap to reusable materials. These outcomes prove industrial waste can generate profit.

Sustainable Solutions for Retail Chains

Decathlon reached *100% compliance* across 15 Singapore outlets. We streamlined packaging waste collection and provided audit-ready reports. Green certification now boosts customer trust.

Mattress recycling at IKEA turns foam into urban furniture. CapitaLand diverted *98% of waste* from landfills across its properties. Both brands highlight retail’s role in circular economy efforts.

  • ST Engineering: Waste down 40% using training plus compactors.
  • Keppel: Metal recovery saved S$220k annually.
  • Decathlon SG: Full compliance across 15 outlets.
  • CapitaLand: Portfolio approaching near-zero landfill use.

Final Thoughts

Advance Recycling is an NEA-licensed leader in Singapore’s waste management sector. We tailor solutions to urban challenges, covering e-waste through industrial scrap.

Beyond compliance, businesses join the Green Plan 2030 mission. Schedule a complimentary waste audit now. For urgent needs, our team responds within 24 hours.

Each partnership cuts landfill reliance. Let’s build a cleaner, resource-efficient future for Singapore—together.