TICKET PRICE (excluding Eventbrite service fee): $20
What you will see
Your visit begins with a short introduction to Singapore’s oil and chemical waste landscape and the vital role NSL plays in managing hazardous materials. After a safety briefing, you’ll embark on a guided walkthrough of key operational areas including:
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The Weigh Bridge – where incoming waste is first logged and inspected
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The Quality Control Lab – where samples are analysed to determine the best treatment method
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The Slop Treatment Plant – where oily sludge and wastewater are separated and processed
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The Water Discharge Point & Ship Dock – where marine waste is collected and treated water is released
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The Waste-to-Energy Incinerator – where non-recoverable toxic waste is safely disposed of
Watch heavy-duty machinery, automated systems, and intricate lab procedures at work — all part of a seamless system that turns hazardous waste into cleaner outputs.
Who you will meet
Meet Ms Jin Chao Hui (standing) and her protégé, Ms Tan Shiow Fong (seated). Throughout the tour, you’ll have the chance to meet them and many other everyday heroes working behind the scenes — from waste analysts and chemical engineers to operations planners and emergency response staff. Hear from NSL’s lab technicians as they explain how they determine the right treatment for each type of waste. Speak to engineers who design and run the treatment systems. And learn from the team that was on the ground during the 2024 oil spill, as they share how they responded to one of Singapore’s most urgent environmental incidents. This is more than just a factory tour — it’s a story of innovation, resilience, and the unsung heroes who power Singapore’s industries.
More Details
Who should come?
- Participants must be 13 years old or above to attend this tour. This tour is not suitable for participants with mobility issues.
Attire:
- Participants are required to wear long pants/skirts, socks and must come in fully covered shoes, sports shoes or sneakers. When entering the facility, participants are required to wear PPE which will be provided (Helmet, Jacket, and Goggles).
- Participants to indicate their Jacket Size upon registration of event. (S, M, L, XL)
- For your own safety, participants may be denied entry if they are dressed inappropriately.
What to bring:
- Bring along a bottle of water and an umbrella.
- Participants are encouraged to bring their own earphones (with a standard 3.5mm audio jack) as radio guides will be used for the tour.
- Asthmatic individuals are encouraged to bring their inhaler.
Please note that:
- Participants are required to answer all necessary questions on the registration page for the host to conduct security checks before you are allowed to enter the facilities.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour for registration.
- The nearest carpark to Chinese Garden MRT is at 354 Jurong East Ave 1, Singapore 600354. It is a 10 to 15-minute walk to station.
- As NSL OilChem Waste Management is a restricted area, photography is strictly prohibited in the premises.
- Participants should stay with the group at all times, and are not allowed to wander off alone.
- No smoking is allowed throughout the tour.
- The tour will proceed rain or shine.
- This event is not wheel-chair friendly.
- All proceeds from the tours will go to My Community to sustain the costs of running the tours.
