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“I am EcoChamps!” – Penang Recycling Competition

The Ultimate Ecochamp Finale is here!

Let’s do our part in reducing waste and supporting circular economy.

Duration

1 October – 31 December 2026

Prizes

  1. EcoChamp 2026 Grand Champion (1g of Gold Bar)

  2. Recycling Champion (Hotel Gift Vouchers (Complimentary Stay/Buffet))

  3. Lucky Draw Winners x 5 (Cash prize RM100)

Winning Criteria for EcoChamps 2026 Grand Champion:

  1. Highest verified total Riiipoints accumulated throughout 2026.
  2. Full completion of all three Digital Badges:
  3. Plastic Zero Hero Badge
  4. E-Waste Guardian Badge
  5. Consistency Badge
  6. Completion of at least one (1) valid recycling submission per month throughout October, November and December 2026.
  7. Participate in the Q4 Multi-Category Challenge by recycling across different accepted recycling categories.
  8. The participant with the highest verified annual performance who meets all eligibility requirements will be awarded as the EcoChamps 2026 Grand Champion.
  9. Cleanliness and sorting accuracy will be considered during the final verification and ranking.

Winning Criteria for Recycling Champion

  1. Highest verified total recycling weight contributed during Q4.
  2. Variety (in terms of recycling categories) of recycling.
  3. Fulfil the requirements of any ONE (1) Digital Badge during Q4.
  4. The selected Q4 Recycling Champion will not be eligible for the Lucky Draw & Grand Champion.

Winning Criteria for Lucky Draw Winner

  1. Complete at least one (1) valid recycling submission during the Q4 Competition Period.
  2. Fulfil the requirements of any ONE (1) of the following Digital Badges during Q4:
  3. Plastic Zero Hero Badge
  4. E-Waste Guardian Badge
  5. Consistency Badge
  6. Five (5) winners will be selected randomly from all eligible participants.
  7. The participant selected as the EcoChamps 2026 Grand Champion or Q4 Recycling Champion will not be eligible for the Q4 Lucky Draw.

**Higher frequency of recycling = Higher chance of winning as Lucky Draw Winner

Exclusive for Penang Green Citizens member only!

How to join & win?

Register if you’re not a member. If you’re an existing member, proceed to next step.

Download the app.

Step 3: Recycle the most and win

Note: Lucky Draw Entry: 1 Valid Recycle = 1 Entry (Maximum 1 entry per day)

Completion of 1 Digital Badge required.

What Can You Recycle?

Accept

  1. Aluminium, tin and scrap Metal
  2. Paper (newspaper, mixed paper) and carton box
  3. E-waste
  4. Plastic bottles and plastic containers only (mixed plastic is not acceptable)

Not Accept

  1. Fabric
  2. Glass bottle
  3. Food waste
  4. Wood and furniture
  5. Non-rechargeable battery
  6. Medicine
  7. Light bulb, fluorescent light

Where to Recycle?

  • Straits Quay Station
  • SPICE Arena Station
  • New World Park Station
  • Auto City Station
  • Karpal Singh Drive Station
  • MPKK Tanjung Bungah Station
  • Midlands Station
  • IJM Udini Square Station
  • MPKK Paya Terubong Station
  • Taman Perdana Smart Recycling Station
  • Riiicycle Snap & Throw Bin (Only for small E-waste)
  • House to house E-waste collection (bulky item)
  • Any roadshows or campaigns (if any)

Note: Please refer to the collection schedule before heading to the station/roadshow

Terms & Conditions

  1. This program is open to residents of Penang who are registered as Penang Green Citizens.
  2. Participants must download the Riiicycle mobile application and register an account. All recycling submissions must be recorded via the Riiicycle App.
  3. All recyclables must comply with Clean & Dry standards and must be submitted under the correct recycling category.
  4. Participants are required to send the recyclables to the selected recycling station of Riiicycle referring to their collection schedule, OR any collection campaign under Riiicycle, using the mobile app reward system.
  5. The Competition Period for Q4 runs from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026.
  6. To qualify as an EcoChamps 2026 Grand Champion candidate, participants must:

    i)   Submit at least one (1) valid recycling submission per month (October, November & December 2026).
    ii)  Fully complete the Plastic Zero Hero Badge, E-Waste Guardian Badge and Consistency Badge.
    iii) Participate in the Q4 Multi-Category Challenge; and
    iv) Ensure all submissions comply with Clean & Dry Standards.
  7. The EcoChamps 2026 Grand Champion will be determined primarily based on the highest verified total Riiipoints accumulated throughout 2026.
  8. If two or more eligible participants achieve the same verified total Riiipoints, the participant with the highest recycling category diversity will be ranked higher. Cleanliness and sorting accuracy may also be considered in the final ranking.
  9. The Q4 Recycling Champion will be determined based on:

    i) Total volume of recycling contributed during the Competition Period; and
    ii) Variety of recycling categories submitted.
  10. The participant with the highest verified combined volume and variety score will be awarded as the Q4 Recycling Champion.
  11. The Recycling Champion will not be eligible for the EcoChamps 2026 Grand Champion or Lucky Draw prizes.
  12. To qualify for the Q4 Lucky Draw, participants must

    i) Complete at least one (1) valid recycling submission during the Q4 Competition Period; and
    ii) Fulfil the requirements of any one (1) of the three EcoChamps 2026 Digital Badges during Q4.
  13. Participants who have previously received the same Digital Badge Certificate will remain eligible for the Q4 Lucky Draw upon fulfilling the Badge requirements again during Q4. However, the same Badge Certificate will not be reissued.
  14. Five (5) lucky draw winners will be selected randomly from eligible participants at the end of the Competition Period.
  15. Each participant is entitled to receive only one (1) prize for Q4.
  16. All data provided MUST be genuine and accurate, all data will be protected by Penang Green Council & Riiicycle. (Eg.: Name, IC number, phone number, Green Code, email address, etc.)
  17. Any incomplete pledging and registration will not be accepted.
  18. All submissions and results will be verified through the Riiicycle App system. The Organiser’s decision is final and binding.
  19. All prizes will be given out 2 weeks after the competition ends.
  20. Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during prize collection.
  21. The winners will be selected based on data collected on the Riiicycle mobile apps. The Organiser’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entertained.
  22. All competition updates will be shared on the official social media page of Penang Green Council and Riiicycle.
  23. This competition is open to all Penangites except the staff members of Penang Green Council and Riiicycle.
  24. Penang Green Council and Riiicycle reserve the right to amend these Terms & Conditions without prior notice.
  25. For enquiries, please contact Riiicycle via WhatsApp at +6011-2669 9168.

For more inquiries about recycling, kindly contact Riiicycle through WhatsApp