Beverage Container Return Scheme
Starting from 1 April 2026, beverage producers and retailers to design and operationalise the Scheme smoothly for the convenience of consumers. By 1 July 2026, all beverage containers covered under the Scheme must be labelled with the deposit mark and carry a 10-cent deposit. Between 1 April 2026 and 30 June 2026, the beverage and retail industry is required to clear old stocks which are not labelled with the Scheme’s deposit mark.
Under this scheme, BCRS Ltd. will be responsible for collecting plastic and metal beverage containers for recycling on behalf of all beverage producers in Singapore for a period of seven years, from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2033.
BCRS Ltd. is required to establish :
- A network of more than 1,000 conveniently placed return points to achieve the target return rate of 80% from the third year of the Scheme and ensure end-to-end management of the returned beverage containers from the return points;
- Fair, transparent and equitable fees for stakeholders involved in the Scheme;
- Start-up capital to initiate the Scheme operations and maintain sufficient reserves to cover the operation of the Scheme under all circumstances; and
- Data protection systems to protect against data loss, unauthorised access, modification, disclosure and misuse.
All manufacturers and importers of regulated beverages have to be as a member of BCRS Ltd, affix regulated beverage containers with the deposit mark and a barcode; pay a 10-cent deposit for each beverage, and provide complete and accurate records of beverage container information to BCRS.
