Export of Wastes Not Covered under Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act 1997

Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) whether any safeguards or controls are in place over the export of trash, second-hand items, or other wastes not covered under the Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act 1997 from Singapore to countries that prohibit the import of such items; and (b) if so, what are they.

This question has been addressed in the reply to Question Nos 8 to 10 for Oral Answer on the Order Paper for 20 March 2023. [Please refer to "Steps Taken to Ensure Recyclables Collected in Government Campaigns are Completed and Not Misused", Official Report, 20 March 2023, Vol 95, Issue 93, Oral Answers to Questions section.]