Govt exploring how to recycle and dispose of TraceTogether tokens, SafeEntry boxes

The reply comes amid concerns raised by some people on the technological trash SafeEntry check-in equipment might create. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN
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SINGAPORE - The Government is exploring recycling and electronic waste disposal options for the TraceTogether tokens and SafeEntry Gateway boxes in preparation for when these pandemic contact tracing tools are no longer needed.

In the meantime, the public and businesses should retain these items, the Government Technology Agency (GovTech) said on Saturday (May 7) in a reply to queries from The Straits Times.

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