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Community Eco Points 2025

Eco Points

Environmental protection begins in our neighbourhoods.

Every month, Tzu Chi volunteers drive community-led sustainability efforts across Singapore. At more than 30 eco points islandwide, over a thousand committed volunteers establish recycling stations and educational displays, fostering environmental awareness through hands-on engagement and meaningful dialogue.

We warmly invite you to bring your cleaned recyclables and join us for mindful living. Our volunteers are on-site to guide you through proper sorting techniques and explain how recyclables are categorised in alignment with national recycling standards. [Learn How to Recycle Right →]

If you resonate with our philosophy ‘Purity Begins at the Source’, we welcome you to become an environmental volunteer. Together, we can work toward a greener and more sustainable future.

Waste is not a burden—it is a resource waiting to be recovered.

Let’s work together to increase household recycling rates and extend the lifespan of our landfills—for the well-being of future generation.

Reviewing Our 30-Year Environmental Journey

What We Accept for Recycling

Recyclables We Accept

Tzu Chi Eco Points accept the following categories of recyclables. We encourage residents to clean and pre-sort items at home to minimise contamination, support our volunteers, and enhance the overall effectiveness of recycling efforts.

  • Paper: Black-and-white paper, coloured paper, envelopes, newspapers, books, magazines, cardboard, carton boxes
  • Metals: Metal cans
  • Aluminium: Aluminium cans
  • Hardware: Copperware, bronze, stainless steel, metal parts
  • Electrical Appliances (Non-regulated): Electric fans, rice cookers, DVD players, microwaves, cameras, vacuum cleaners, speakers, blenders
  • Clothing: Clothes, belts, handbags, shoes, backpacks
  • Glass: Glass bottles, containers

Items We Do Not Accept
We do not accept the following items: plastic products, polystyrene (Styrofoam), PVC materials, rubber containers, furniture, wooden items, ceramics, flower pots, fish tanks, mirrors, pillows, diapers, undergarments, socks, and similar items.

Why Did Tzu Chi Stop Accepting Plastics in 2020?

Tzu Chi Environmental Sustainability Day

Time

Every 3rd Sunday of the month, 9am – 12pm

Locations

Interactive Google map

Northeast

Ang Mo Kio
Blk 322 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, S560322

Ang Mo Kio
Blk 541 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, S560541

Ang Mo Kio
Blk 624 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4, S560624

Hougang
Blk 112 Hougang Avenue 1, S530112

Punggol
Blk 164 Punggol Central, S820164 (MPH)

Sengkang
Blk 216 Compassvale Drive, S541216 (MPH)

Serangoon
Blk 241 Serangoon Avenue 3, S550241

East

Bedok
Blk 79 Bedok North Road, S460079

Bedok
Blk 109 Bedok North Road, S460109

Pasir Ris
Blk 429 Pasir Ris Drive 6, S510429

Pasir Ris
Blk 601 Elias Road, S510601

Tampines
Blk 202 Tampines Street 21, S520202

Tampines
Blk 331 Tampines St 32, S520331

Central

Aljunied
Blk 98 Aljunied Crescent, S380098

Bukit Merah
Blk 109 Jalan Bukit Merah, S160109

Marine Parade Blk 34 Marine Crescent, S440034

Marine Parade
Blk 76 Marine Drive, S44076

Redhill
Blk 84A Redhill Lane, S150084 (MPH)

Toa Payoh
The Pavilion @ 78A Toa Payoh Central, S311078

North

Woodlands
Blk 682B Woodlands Drive 62, S732682

Woodlands
Blk 816 Woodlands St 82, S730816

Yishun
Blk 701 Yishun Avenue 5, S760701

Yishun
Blk 813 Yishun Ring Road, S760813

Yishun (Tzu-Chi Humanistic Youth Centre)
30A Yishun Central 1, S768796

West

Bukit Batok
Blk 185 Bukit Batok West Avenue 6, S650185

Bukit Batok
Blk 268 Bukit Batok East Avenue 4, S650268

Bukit Batok
Blk 369 Bukit Batok Street 31, S650369

Bukit Panjang
Blk 150 Petir Road, S670150

Bukit Panjang
Blk 440 Fajar Road, S670440

Choa Chu Kang
Blk 474 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 3, S680474

Choa Chu Kang
Blk 621 Choa Chu Kang Street 62, S680621

Ghim Moh
Blk 7A Ghim Moh Road, S270007

Jurong East
Blk 229 Jurong East Street 21, S600229

Jurong East
Blk 258 Jurong East Street 24, S600258

Jurong West
Blk 510 Jurong West Street 52, S640510

Jurong West
Blk 931 Jurong West Street 92, S640931

What Happens to Your Recyclables?

Sorted at Home

Residents clean and sort recyclables before bringing them to the eco point.

Dropped Off at Eco Points

Residents bring recyclables to Tzu Chi community eco points. Tzu Chi does not offer collection services and does not operate through mobile applications or third-party agents.

Collected by Recycling Companies

Tzu Chi delivers the sorted recyclables to local recycling companies, as per regulations. Despite low market values, recycling companies collect these items out of environmental concern.

Processed at Warehouses or Recycling Plants

Recyclables are transported to local or overseas recycling plants for processing. Smaller quantities are stored in warehouses. Any profits generated from the sale of recyclables are used for charitable purposes.

Recycled Products Enter the Market

Processed recycled products re-enter local or overseas markets. Compared to manufacturing new products from raw materials, recycling reduces carbon footprint, helping mitigate climate change.

Frequently asked questions

Does Tzu Chi handle recycling through mobile applications or agents?
Tzu Chi does not operate any social media accounts dedicated to environmental initiatives, nor do we provide monetary rewards for recyclables or require mobile app installations. Please refer only to our official website for accurate information and be cautious of scams.
Can I receive monetary compensation for providing recyclables?
The Earth is our shared home. Tzu Chi encourages everyone to participate in environmental protection and adopt the 5R values in daily life. Therefore, we do not provide monetary compensation for recyclables.
Does Tzu Chi redistribute recycled items to those in greater need?
According to regulations, all collected recyclables are sold to licensed recycling companies. Tzu Chi does not redistribute recycled goods directly to beneficiaries.
Is it necessary to sort or clean items before recycling?
Proper sorting and cleaning ([link to Recycle Right]) ensure your efforts are not wasted. Mixing clean items with dirty recyclables reduces their quality and value. Please clean recyclables that are stained with oil, food residue, or waste, and do initial sorting at home to protect the volunteers who help with sorting. Let us work together to practise refined environmentalism and purity at the source.
Can organisations arrange group visits to community eco points for learning purposes?
We warmly welcome your team to visit and learn. Whether you represent a school, company, or organisation, you are welcome to contact us to plan a meaningful learning experience.
How can I invite a Tzu Chi team to promote environmental protection at my company/enterprise?
While we do not offer on-site environmental programmes, we welcome you and your colleagues to visit the Tzu Chi Glow On Gallery in Yishun for a Sustainability Learning Journey, available on Saturdays. We will provide a guided tour focusing on the environmental, economic, and social aspects of sustainability, presented in a practical and relatable manner.
I would like to encourage my neighbours to recycle—how can I set up a new eco point in my neighbourhood?

We greatly appreciate your interest in promoting community recycling. Tzu Chi’s eco points operate on the third Sunday of each month.

If your area can provide a suitable venue for a long-term collection programme, please share your contact details with us via our enquiry form. We’ll be in touch to explore the next steps with you.

How do I know if there are any changes to the dates of Tzu Chi Environmental Sustainability Day?

Tzu Chi sets the Environmental Sustainability Day schedule in advance for the entire year.

For the latest updates, please refer to our Events page, visit our official Facebook page, or contact us directly.

As a student, can my volunteer service with Tzu Chi be counted towards my Community Involvement Programme (CIP) or Community Service Programme hours?
Tzu Chi’s volunteer activities are not tied to formal certification for CIP or CSP programmes.
How does Tzu Chi handle recycled clothing?

All resources collected at community eco points, including second-hand clothing, are sorted, packed, and sold to recycling companies in different districts.

These companies clean and categorise the items before either sending them to countries in need or reprocessing them into other textile products.