oda 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2008 Those green colour plastic bags given out by SembEnviro to collect recyclable stuff indicate that they also collect electrical applicances. We usually put our old newspaper inside the bag and leave it outside our unit on the collection date indicated on the bags. The next collection date is on 27 June. There is a phone number on the bag, 1800-2786135. I also heard a garand guni shouting the other day, but can hear only, cannot see where is he. Thanks TY. Yah...almost forgot about the 'green' men. But must search for my green bag liao...dunno where I've put it. So I'll just wrap the TV with the green plastic bag and leave it outside my door. Hope it won't obstruct anyone passing by...hehe... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deepakvali 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2008 think karang-guni men was in the estate on Sunday....heard the hand held horn n shoutings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oda 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2008 Just now called SembEnviro and they said although the pastic bag stated one of the items is electrical appliances, actually they don't collect them anymore...oh gosh...I guess I have to look out for garang guni liao, or else just move the 20+kg CRT TV away from the TV console first... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TYM 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2008 Pretty quiet recently . Busy with wedding prep recently, no time to join in for THUM. Just now called SembEnviro and they said although the pastic bag stated one of the items is electrical appliances, actually they don't collect them anymore...oh gosh...I guess I have to look out for garang guni liao, or else just move the 20+kg CRT TV away from the TV console first... Then no choice but to wait for garang guni to come by again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sakae sushi 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2008 i've an auntie who want to earn some pocket $$ around our area. can help to clean up the flat and iron clothes. PM me if you are keen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyspectrum 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Anyone knows if there is a decent adult chin-up bar? Been looking around this neigbourhood but to no avail? Not too sure if there is one at the CC opposite us. Secondly, in view of save the earth campaign, my wife suggested to have recycling bins (like those in Tokyo), by categories - papers, plastics, glass, etc. I think this is a very practical suggestion, so that we can all help to save the poor ozone layer. Any comments? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TYM 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Not trying to pour cold water but even with the many normal rubbish bins provided by TC, there are already rubbish everywhere, what makes you think that people will spare the extra effort to sort out their garbage before disposing. But I do support your suggestion thou. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oda 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Pretty quiet recently . Busy with wedding prep recently, no time to join in for THUM. Then no choice but to wait for garang guni to come by again. TY, so when is your big day? Last sat also din join for THUM cos waiting for my new tv delivery...but they came at 6pm! I think I will call Town Council to collect my old tv ba... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deepakvali 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 i was jus thinkin about recycling bins yesterday when i wanted to discard my used 5L Dynamo and 1L Downy bottles. running through my mind where to locate a recycling bin, found none in my mind, these bottles ended going down the central chute. i do agree that with recycling bins, that may end up as a goldmine for scavengers who are desperate to make a living. i have nothing against them just what they do disgust me. it is not the scavenging but the act of scavanging and not returning all the trash into the bin but to the floor. thus i think, singaporeans (in most estates) may not have that level of maturity to ensure a sucessful recycling campaign that gets sucess in western and some of the more upmarket estates in island singapore. it would probably work if they offer a 5cent of 10cent kind of rebate if you bring the empty container to your provision store for your next purchase. this reminds me of the good old days in the late 70's and early 80's....wow this makes me sound old Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TYM 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 TY, so when is your big day? Last sat also din join for THUM cos waiting for my new tv delivery...but they came at 6pm! I think I will call Town Council to collect my old tv ba... Dec 08. Running around this past week to confirm a few things. Wow, new TV liao . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TYM 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2008 i was jus thinkin about recycling bins yesterday when i wanted to discard my used 5L Dynamo and 1L Downy bottles. running through my mind where to locate a recycling bin, found none in my mind, these bottles ended going down the central chute. i do agree that with recycling bins, that may end up as a goldmine for scavengers who are desperate to make a living. i have nothing against them just what they do disgust me. it is not the scavenging but the act of scavanging and not returning all the trash into the bin but to the floor. thus i think, singaporeans (in most estates) may not have that level of maturity to ensure a sucessful recycling campaign that gets sucess in western and some of the more upmarket estates in island singapore. it would probably work if they offer a 5cent of 10cent kind of rebate if you bring the empty container to your provision store for your next purchase. this reminds me of the good old days in the late 70's and early 80's....wow this makes me sound old Yah, still remember those days when i was a kid, brought the used soya sauce bottle to provision shop and redeemed a few cents for a new bottle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyspectrum 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 Not trying to pour cold water but even with the many normal rubbish bins provided by TC, there are already rubbish everywhere, what makes you think that people will spare the extra effort to sort out their garbage before disposing. But I do support your suggestion thou. There is an article in today Straits Times forum, narrating about recycling bins in estates. Some of the other estates I been to, already have some bins, differentiated by colour for different products. I ready vote for one to be placed at the common shelter area (where ppl hold their ceremonies). Also, can the relevant authorities look into building one or two exercise stations for working adults like us? E.g. sit up facilities, chin-up bars, etc. Good for us who want to train for IPPT. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TYM 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 (edited) There is an article in today Straits Times forum, narrating about recycling bins in estates. Some of the other estates I been to, already have some bins, differentiated by colour for different products. I ready vote for one to be placed at the common shelter area (where ppl hold their ceremonies). These bins have been around for years. Question is do people use them diligently and just simply treat them as any other rubbish bin? Also, can the relevant authorities look into building one or two exercise stations for working adults like us? E.g. sit up facilities, chin-up bars, etc. Good for us who want to train for IPPT. errr... but we not the relevant authorities leh... Edited July 1, 2008 by TYM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyspectrum 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2008 These bins have been around for years. Question is do people use them diligently and just simply treat them as any other rubbish bin? errr... but we not the relevant authorities leh... So wait for the relevant authorities lar. As for the bins, yes, they have been ard for years, but are there any in our blocks or nearby? If yes, please let me know. I am willing to bring our used bottles, cans, tins and papers to those bins. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oda 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 (edited) Dec 08. Running around this past week to confirm a few things. Wow, new TV liao . Dec 08, icic...wah so nice....around the festive season... Yup, had been trying out the new tv...but my DVD player no HDMI output...sianz...now using component for the time being... Last night saw Khriz's home in yesterday episode of La Femme...can see that his fridge is Mitsubishi...hehe.. Edited July 2, 2008 by oda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
