Most Singapore households have a drawer, shelf, or storeroom filled with old electronics they no longer use.
Unused cables. Broken speakers. Old computer accessories. Chargers that no longer belong to any device.
During the TakeBag Press Reset Challenge, Singapore residents were encouraged to clear out these forgotten items and recycle them properly. One participant stood above everyone else.
Meet Mr J, the winner of the Press Reset Challenge, who recycled an incredible 928 points worth of e-waste through TakeBag.
His story shows how small actions can create a meaningful environmental impact while making homes cleaner, safer, and less cluttered.
What Is the Press Reset Challenge?
Press Reset was created around a simple idea: a new year is the perfect time to clear out what no longer serves you.
While most people focus on resolutions, fitness goals, or home organisation, many overlook something else that quietly accumulates over time — electronic waste.
Old electronics often sit untouched for years because people are unsure how to recycle them or believe the process is inconvenient.
The Press Reset Challenge encouraged Singapore residents to:
- Identify unwanted electronics at home
- Pack them into a free TakeBag
- Drop them off at a nearby PICK! locker
- Earn points based on the amount recycled
The goal was not only to reduce clutter but also to make e-waste recycling in Singapore easier and more accessible.
Meet Mr J: The Press Reset Challenge Winner
Mr J finished the campaign with an impressive 928 points.
What makes this achievement remarkable is that it wasn’t the result of a single massive clean-up session.
Instead, it came from repeatedly identifying forgotten electronics around the home and taking action.
Over the course of the campaign, he collected and recycled:
- Used light bulbs
- CFL tubes
- Computer mice
- Power adapters
- Charging cables
- Speakers
- Computer components
- Personal care electronics
- Audio equipment
Every item represented something that could easily have remained forgotten in storage for years.
Instead, they were properly recycled through TakeBag and processed through KGS’s licensed recycling operations.
A full box of used light bulbs and CFL tubes collected by Mr J
Computer mice, an Intel CPU fan, speakers, and adapters gathered for recycling
What Does 928 Points of E-Waste Look Like?
The number itself is impressive, but the real story is what those points represent.
A box of old light bulbs.
Multiple generations of computer mice.
An Intel CPU fan.
A Sony soundbar.
A Philips speaker system.
Bags of unused cables and adapters.
These are exactly the types of electronics commonly found in Singapore homes.
Many still contain valuable materials that can be recovered through proper recycling. Others contain components that should not end up in general waste streams.
By recycling them responsibly, recoverable materials can be diverted back into the circular economy while reducing unnecessary waste.
A speaker system, personal grooming appliances and electronics, going into a PICK! locker
Why Proper E-Waste Recycling Matters
Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally.
Yet many recyclable electronics continue to sit unused in homes because people are unsure what to do with them.
When e-waste is collected and processed properly, valuable materials can be recovered and reused.
Responsible recycling also helps:
- Reduce unnecessary waste generation
- Recover usable materials from electronics
- Support Singapore’s sustainability goals
- Encourage better environmental habits at the community level
For KGS, every recycled item represents both environmental impact and a step toward building a more sustainable recycling culture in Singapore.
How TakeBag Makes Recycling More Convenient
One of the biggest barriers to recycling is convenience.
People often know they should recycle old electronics but don’t know where to bring them.
TakeBag was created to remove that friction.
The process is simple:
Step 1: Order a Free TakeBag
Receive a TakeBag delivered to your home at no cost.
Step 2: Fill It With Eligible E-Waste
Place accepted electronic items inside the bag.
Step 3: Drop It Off
Book a slot and deposit your TakeBag at a nearby PICK! locker.
With more than 1,100 PICK! locker locations across Singapore, many residents have a drop-off point just minutes from home.
The Real Meaning Behind 928 Points
The most impressive part of Mr J’s achievement isn’t the number itself.
It’s the consistency.
928 points reflects someone who repeatedly chose to take action instead of putting recycling off for another day.
Each drop-off contributed to:
- Reducing clutter at home
- Recovering valuable resources
- Supporting responsible recycling
- Encouraging sustainable behaviour
That’s exactly the type of long-term habit TakeBag aims to build.
Could Your Community Do the Same?
Imagine if an entire neighbourhood took part.
Every household has forgotten electronics sitting somewhere at home.
When communities recycle together, the collective impact grows quickly.
That’s the idea behind initiatives like TakeBag — making e-waste recycling simple enough that anyone can participate.
What started as one person’s effort can inspire many others to take their first step toward recycling responsibly.
Ready to Press Reset?
If you have a drawer full of old cables, a shelf of unused gadgets, or electronics gathering dust in storage, now is a good time to act.
Order a free TakeBag, fill it with eligible e-waste, and drop it off at your nearest PICK! locker.
You may be surprised by how much you find.
And like Mr J, you might discover that recycling starts with one bag but quickly becomes a habit.
Order your free TakeBag today and start your own Press Reset journey.
Important Note About PICK! Lockers
To keep the service running smoothly for everyone, please avoid forcing locker doors shut when depositing your TakeBag.
If your items exceed the available locker space:
- Request a larger locker size where available
- Book a second locker slot
- Order an additional TakeBag if needed
This helps keep the locker network accessible and convenient for the entire community.