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Town council denies conservancy workers exploited recycling scheme for extra pay
Marine Parade-Braddell Heights Town Council has refuted allegations that its conservancy workers scavenged drink containers to claim additional income through the beverage container recycling scheme. The council said the containers in question came from workers' personal purchases.
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The town council dismissed claims that staff members were collecting discarded cans and bottles to submit for refunds under the Beverage Container Recycling Scheme (BCRS), potentially earning supplementary income alongside their regular wages.
According to the council's statement, the containers found with workers originated from items they had personally purchased rather than collected from waste. The clarification addresses concerns that staff may have been exploiting the recycling programme, which provides monetary incentives for returning used beverage containers.
The BCRS, which offers refunds of between 10 cents and 40 cents per container depending on size, has been operating across Singapore to encourage recycling and reduce waste. The scheme allows members of the public and workers to return eligible containers for cash refunds.
The town council's response comes as questions have been raised about potential conflicts of interest or improper conduct involving workers and waste management processes. Officials have not indicated whether further investigations will be conducted into the matter.