National Environment Agency

New research centre to turn trash at Singapore’s sole landfill on Semakau into treasure

Singapore has launched a research centre to give Semakau Landfill a new lease of life.

Zero Waste Masterplan to be reviewed as Singapore recycles less, disposes more

The domestic recycling rate fell from 17 per cent to 11 per cent over the same period, while the non-domestic recycling rate fell from 73 per cent to 67 per cent.

NEA increases anti-littering patrols after online photos of rubbish near Boon Lay MRT station

The National Environment Agency on June 16 said it is aware of concerns over cleanliness in the vicnity of Boon Lay MRT station, and has stepped up enforcement through regular patrols.

The rubbish chute problem in Singapore that won’t go away

The history of the rubbish chute is full of examples of the authorities adapting to new forms of abuse, says the writer.

Sweater weather in Singapore as temperature falls to 20.1 deg C, lowest so far in 2026

Rain fell across Singapore on the morning of June 12, with weather stations across the island recording rainfall.

Households to pay more for waste disposal from July 1

NEA said that the revised fees ensure that Singapore’s overall waste management system is able to operate sustainably.

Forum: Strengthening outreach for Beverage Container Return Scheme

Kimly subsidiary Hawkermania to run One Punggol Hawker Centre when Timbre + Hawkers’ tenure ends

Hawkermania will manage One Punggol Hawker Centre from Aug 15.

Man fined $8,000 for dumping furniture illegally in Taman Jurong

NEA's investigations showed that the waste was from reinstatement works carried out at a vacated office in Genting Lane in MacPherson.

Singapore sets limits to cut emissions of commercial refrigeration systems, vehicle air‑cons

Emission limits for air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment in Singapore will be extended to commercial refrigeration systems and vehicle air-conditioning over the next two years.

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