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Topic — Beverage container return scheme

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2 Oct · 03:5403:54 SGT
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Users report a smooth recycling process as the beverage container return scheme fully rolls out.

11 reports · 3 Oct · 03:54 SGT

Summary · from headlines5 points
  • Over 2,000, mainly small retailers, sought a one-month grace period for non-BCRS stock; 85% of processed applications were approved.
  • Singapore’s beverage container return scheme is shifting habits from serial collectors to reluctant recyclers.
  • Retailers raced to label or remove unmarked stock as the transition period ended.
  • A new BCRS portal cut refund waits from 30 to 10 working days.
  • Users reported a smooth recycling process as BCRS fully kicked in on Oct 1.
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