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Could 10-cent BCRS scheme spawn a wave of ‘bin scavengers’? S’poreans debate what’s working and what’s not   Ahead of the full rollout on Oct 1, debate over the scheme continues.   🤔 https://stmp.sg/Kceb   @stompteam   Here’s the full detailed report from STOMP:       Could 10-cent BCRS scheme spawn a wave of ‘bin scavengers’? S’poreans debate what’s working and what’s not   By Cherry Tan | Published Sep 21, 2026, 08:01am | Updated Sep 21, 2026, 06:29am   Singapore’s Beverage Container Recycling Scheme (BCRS) rolls out fully Oct 1, following an April 1 transition launch. The scheme aims to boost recycling rates, cut waste sent to incineration/disposal, and produce cleaner recyclables. As full implementation nears, public debate has intensified — covering refunds, machine reliability, and the rise of people collecting containers for cash.       ✅ What Worked — Smooth Returns   STOMP tested Return Right reverse vending machines in Sengkang & Toa Payoh in mid‑August and returned over 10 containers without issue. As long as containers showed the Return Right logo and legible barcodes, they were accepted quickly. Refunds credited to a Paylah! account via QR code scanning. Containers without the Return Right logo were rejected.   ⚠️ What Didn’t — Reliability & Access Issues   Not all experiences were smooth:   - Daniel Tan tried 5 machines in Chai Chee — some were faulty, others had ambassadors on duty for only 4 hours weekly. He urged authorities to review operations. - STOMP survey results: - ✅ 32% successfully received refunds - ❌ 21% tried but failed to get refunds - 🤷 39% didn’t bother returning containers at all   🧾 Residual Liquid — No Rinsing Required?   NEA’s blue‑bin guidelines advise rinsing recyclables, but no such requirement applies to BCRS returns. At the solar‑powered Counting & Sorting Facility visited Sep 16:   - Containers go into a screw bunker to drain leftover liquid - Steel cans are extracted; labels removed - Containers are baled and sold to recycling partners   💰 People Already Cashing In   - A 53‑year‑old man collected containers for ~2 months and earned over $1,000 — averaging $10–$20/day, ~100 containers collected on one day. - A 9‑year‑old boy collected 200 containers over 2 months and earned $20, earning praise online.   🗑️ ‘Bin Scavenging’ — Public Debate   A Facebook post in Complaint Singapore called seniors and children digging through bins for containers a “step backward”, urging policymakers to consider people’s livelihoods.   Counter‑arguments:   - “Why feel paiseh bringing bottles to redeem?” - “People have collected bottles/cardboard since the 1960s — this isn’t new” - “If no one picks them up, who recycles them?”   BCRS Ltd’s response:   “The informal sector has been part of Singapore’s recycling landscape for decades and we have no intention of disrupting their long‑standing practice.” Goal: make returning containers “a natural daily routine.”   🎯 Target   BCRS aims for a 60% return rate within the first full year.       🔗 Original article: https://stmp.sg/Kceb © STOMP / SPH Media  

🇸🇬🇹🇭 This S'porean man, who moved to Thailand 14 years ago, says he's "absolutely" not coming back.    His kids are living a good life there instead of being stuck to screens, he explained.    ➡️ https://bit.ly/4xA7FI0   Follow us @mothershipsg   Here's the full story from the report 🇸🇬➡️🇹🇭       Who: Alden Lee, 40, Singaporean   - Moved to Thailand at age 26, has lived there 14 years (since 2012)  - First fell in love with Thailand during university — studied in the Thai countryside, drawn to its peace, friendly culture, slow pace  - Spent ~1 year back in SG after graduation, then returned to Thailand  - Now works as a business development consultant, runs @ahdhlee_ on Instagram sharing life there  - Raising his family there    Why he says "absolutely no" to returning to SG   - Quality of life for kids: They live in a gated community, attend international schools, play outdoors daily, have a big garden & neighbourhood friends — instead of being "stuck to screens"  - He believes this lifestyle wouldn't be possible in Singapore  - Praises Thailand's great value for money, welcoming culture, diverse places to explore  - Addresses critics: Concedes wages are low (starting salaries under S$1,000) but says that doesn't define opportunity — "there are so many ways to earn money"  - Clear stance: didn't move for money — moved for lifestyle & comfort; would make the same choice even after another 10 years    Advice for those considering the move   - It's a lifestyle choice — slower pace, more travel than in SG  - Expect early hurdles: language & cultural differences  - Don't commit upfront — try staying 1–2 months first, meet people, see beyond the tourist version  - Thailand ≠ only Bangkok — explore other cities & rural areas        Source: Mothership, Sep 21 2026     

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