Dated values
Beverage Container Return Scheme deposit and implementation dates
Beverage Container Return Scheme deposit and implementation dates
Record details
- Value
- 10¢ refundable deposit on eligible plastic or metal beverage containers from 150 ml to 3 litres; scheme commenced 1 April 2026 and full implementation begins 1 October 2026
- Unit
- deposit and implementation timetable
- Value type
- observation
- Population
- Consumers and producers of regulated pre-packaged beverages supplied in Singapore
- Denominator
- Excludes glass, cartons, pouches, freshly prepared drinks and containers outside 150 ml to 3 litres; during transition, only containers with the BCRS Deposit Mark qualify for refunds
- Reference period
- 1 April–30 September 2026 transition; full implementation from 1 October 2026
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-05
- Published
- 2026-04-10
- Geography
- sg.geo.country.singapore
- Notes
- Eligible containers must be empty, uncrushed and have a scannable barcode for reverse vending machine return.
Dates describe this record’s own period and applicability. A verification date does not mean a rule is currently in force.
Sources
Collection as of 2026-10-07 · An expanding collection. Published counts show available knowledge, not complete coverage of Singapore.