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How could Alba's e-waste recycling scheme in Singapore affect SPX Express?

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SPX Express may see increased operational volume from Alba's e-waste scheme The Alba Secure-Recycle initiative, a six-month pilot, allows residents to drop off old mobile phones, tablets, and laptops free at about 2,000 Shopee SPX Express collection points across Singapore. This integration means that SPX Express collection points will handle a new stream of e-waste, increasing the operational volume at these locations. The collected devices will then be processed by Virogreen to recover valuable materials such as gold, copper, and cobalt.

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  • Alba launched the e-waste recycling scheme in Singapore with Virogreen and SPX Expressstraitstimes.com
  • The pilot allows drop-offs at about 2,000 Shopee SPX Express collection pointsstraitstimes.com
  • The scheme is a six-month trialstraitstimes.com
  • Devices will be recycled to recover valuable materials like gold, copper and cobaltstraitstimes.com

Why it matters

For SPX Express, which operates a large network of collection points, this partnership introduces a new, consistent stream of operational activity. Increased volume at these points means higher utilization of the infrastructure, which can translate into greater operational visibility and potential business growth for the shipping service.

This initiative adds to Singapore’s existing e-waste collection options, which already include nearly 1,200 e-waste bins islandwide. The scheme aims to make recycling more convenient for residents, addressing concerns about convenience and data security, and is part of a broader national effort to manage electronic waste.

What we don't know yet

  • What specific operational adjustments will SPX Express need to make to handle the increased volume of e-waste?
  • Will the six-month trial be extended or expanded beyond the current scope?

What would change this answer

The six-month trial is extended or rolled out widerThe increased operational volume at SPX Express collection points will become sustained and potentially larger.
Public interest in the Alba Secure-Recycle initiative remains lowThe increase in operational volume for SPX Express may be minimal.

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