This set of Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Guidelines focuses on providing information and recommending safe working practices for general waste collectors handling general waste that is classified by the National Environment Agency (NEA) as Type A and Type B (excluding Type B.1) waste.

These Standard Terms & Services, drafted by our Legal Advisor, are provided as a template/guide for General Waste Collectors to consider incorporating into their contracts or purchase orders. They aim to safeguard the interests of Waste companies when engaging with customers. This document is available exclusively to members. Please email us at secretariat@wmras.org.sg for more information.

The code of practice (version 2024) provides guidelines on what is good practice in the waste collection business. Licensed general waste collectors are expected to adhere to these guidelines so as to improve the standards of their operations and raise the professionalism of the services rendered.

The Environmental Protection and Management Act is to consolidate the laws relating to environmental pollution control, to provide for the protection and management of the environment and resource conservation, and for purposes connected therewith.

The Environmental Public Health Act aims to improve Singapore's public-health laws by standardising the code governing public-health-related matters such as hygiene standards of eating places, markets and public places as well as the provision of public environmental services.

The Carbon Pricing Act is to govern the reporting of, and the payment of a tax in relation to, greenhouse gas emissions.