Packing materials such as cardboard boxes, shrink wrap, bubble wrap, and foam accumulate quickly during deliveries, renovations, or warehouse operations. Proper disposal ensures safety, cleanliness, and compliance with Singapore’s waste regulations. Here’s a clear guide on how to dispose of each type.
📦 1. How to Dispose of Carton Boxes (Cardboard)
✔ Small Quantities (Household Use)
- Flatten boxes to save space.
- Drop them into any blue recycling bin near your HDB/condo.
✔ Large Quantities (Commercial / Warehouse Use)
- Flatten and stack boxes neatly.
- Engage a bulk disposal service if you have:
- More than 20–30 boxes
- Regular carton waste from daily operations
- Cardboard collected in bulk goes to NEA-licensed recycling facilities.
✔ Tip
Remove tape, plastic straps, and food contamination before recycling.
🔄 2. How to Dispose of Plastic Packing Materials
(Stretch wrap, shrink wrap, bubble wrap, air pillows, plastic bands)
✔ Small Household Amounts
- Most soft plastics cannot go into blue recycling bins.
- Dispose of them as general waste.
✔ Large Commercial Amounts
- For bulk disposal, arrange collection through a licensed disposal company.
- Our team bags and removes plastic film safely.
✔ Note
Plastic film is difficult to recycle; professional disposal ensures correct processing.
🧊 3. How to Dispose of Foam (Styrofoam, Packing Foam, Protectors)
✔ Foam Cannot Be Recycled in Singapore
Foam is non-recyclable due to contamination and material type.
✔ Correct Disposal Method
- Bag the foam to prevent scattering
- Dispose as general waste
- For large volumes, book professional disposal (required for warehouses, retail, events)
✔ Why Proper Disposal Matters
Loose foam breaks easily and creates mess in loading bays, void decks, and corridors.
For quick and hassle-free disposal services, feel free to reach out to Dispose It at 8839 8865.