Written answer by Ministry of National Development on recycling bins to complement rubbish bins in public parks

May 8, 2023

Question No: 2966

Question by: Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong

To ask the Minister for National Development whether NParks will consider introducing recycling bins to complement the rubbish bins in all public parks which are run by NParks so as to reduce the amount of recyclable waste which are currently thrown into rubbish bins.

Answer:

NParks has already introduced recycling bins in some parks and gardens, such as HortPark, Jurong Lake Gardens, and the Singapore Botanic Gardens. NParks and NEA will explore further measures to encourage recycling in other public parks.