Litter Laws – Singapore

Singapore has very strict laws against littering with heavy fines and corrective work for repeat offenders. Never dispose anything to any other place than a litter box – this includes cigarette butts!

Also, because of the nuisance and clean up costs on the Mass Rapid Transit system and elsewhere, importation and sale has restricted import permission.

When caught consuming gum at MRT stations or on trains you may be fined up to S$ 500. Dropping larger items such as newspapers or drink cans may be fined up to S$ 1,000 or issued a CWO (Community Work Order) of up to 12 hours or both. While first time offenders pay between SGD 200 and 1,000 The fine for repeat offenders may be up to SGD 5,000!

Assessment: while this might be a bit extreme littering is something i feel very strongly about. In Thailand they have adopted something similar, You must pay a fine of no more than $2000 Baht in Thailand if you’re caught littering on the sidewalk. While getting caught might be in a full moon. The extreme measures do work. and should be established in other countries. It would mean more money to be spent o patrols etc.