NEA is taking action against a public waste collection company found to have mixed items meant for recycling with rubbish for incineration during refuse collection. NEA rules require recyclables and waste to be collected separately and in separate trucks. The incident took place two weeks ago outside a condominium in Duchess Road in Bukit Timah. Garbage from the green waste bins and items from the blue recycling bins from the condo were tipped into the same rubbish collection truck from public waste collector Veolia. Public waste collectors told ST that trucks collecting rubbish and recyclables are typically differentiated by a recycling logo. Separation of the recyclables is done at a sorting facility for better efficiency and accuracy.... Continue Reading