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Semakau Landfill - Garbage of Eden
Semakau Landfill is Singapore's only operational landfill. It is used to dispose of the ash from waste incineration as well as non-incinerable waste like construction debris.
Semakau Landfill is located at sea, about 8km from mainland Singapore. The landfill is expected to last 40 years at the current rate of usage, and will become part of Singapore's land-stock in the future when completely filled.
During its construction, efforts were made to conserve biodiversity. As a result, there is a rich variety of flora and fauna on the island. Semakau Landfill was even lauded in New Scientist in April 2007 as the “Garbage of Eden” – a showcase of an environmentally friendly system of waste management.
To find out more about the other strategies that make up Singapore's Sustainable Development Blueprint, please visit www.sustainablesingapore.gov.sg
Semakau Landfill - Garbage of Eden
Semakau Landfill is Singapore's only operational landfill. It is used to dispose of the ash from waste incineration as well as non-incinerable waste like construction debris.
Semakau Landfill is located at sea, about 8km from mainland Singapore. The landfill is expected to last 40 years at the current rate of usage, and will become part of Singapore's land-stock in the future when completely filled.
During its construction, efforts were made to conserve biodiversity. As a result, there is a rich variety of flora and fauna on the island. Semakau Landfill was even lauded in New Scientist in April 2007 as the “Garbage of Eden” – a showcase of an environmentally friendly system of waste management.
To find out more about the other strategies that make up Singapore's Sustainable Development Blueprint, please visit www.sustainablesingapore.gov.sg