Assisted Demos
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Assisted Demos at HDB Void Decks
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Return Right Ambassadors on-site to assist you with your returns. Click for full schedule.
Give beverage containers a new life.
Return your empty containers.
Get 10¢ back.
Singapore’s national Beverage Container Return Scheme encourages you to Return Right. By returning your empty cans and plastic bottles, you are helping to build a greener, zero-waste future for Singapore.
Check out the network of Return Right machines and suggest a location for the next one. →
How Can I Return Right?
Step 1
Check
Check that the beverage container has the Deposit Mark.
Transition period from 1 Apr to 30 Sep:
You may see a mix of containers with and without the Deposit Mark. Only beverage containers bearing the Deposit Mark are accepted.
You may see a mix of containers with and without the Deposit Mark. Only beverage containers bearing the Deposit Mark are accepted.
Step 2
Prepare
Keep barcode intact; don't crush the container.
Step 3
Empty
Ensure the container is empty.
Pro tip: A quick rinse helps keep the recycling stream clean!
Step 4
Return
Insert one container at a time at any Return Right machine.
Step 5
Refund
Place your SimplyGo EZ-Link (including student and senior concession cards) or scan your DBS PayLah! QR code at the Return Right machine and get 10¢ for every container returned.
What's Included
- Containers with the Deposit Mark
- Pre-packaged beverage containers made of plastic or metal
- 150ml - 3,000ml
- Have an intact, scannable barcode
What's Excluded
- Containers with no Deposit Mark
- Glass bottles, paper cartons and pouches
- Crushed or flattened containers
- Freshly prepared drinks sold on-site
- Foods for medical purpose
- Powdered drinks in plastic containers
Where Do My Returned Containers Go?
Your containers are sent to a dedicated facility managed by Cora Environment. Here, they are counted, sorted and baled into high-quality materials to be manufactured into brand-new products.
By keeping these materials out of the incinerator, you are directly supporting the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and extending the life of Semakau Landfill.
Self Help
Why were my containers not accepted at the Return Right machine?
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The Return Right machines will not accept containers if:
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The Deposit Mark is missing.
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The barcode is damaged or unreadable.
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The sticker comprising the 2D–matrix code is damaged or unreadable
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The container is crushed or out of shape.
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It is a non-eligible item (e.g., glass, carton, or pouch).
Why is there no refund?
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Refunds are only issued for eligible containers that are empty, uncrushed, and have a scannable barcode, or sticker (with barcode and 2D-matrix code). If any of these conditions are not met, the Return Right machines will not be able to process the 10¢ refund. If you face other issues, please contact us at +65 6035 5882.
What if the Return Right machine is full or out of order?
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Please report the fault to +65 6035 5882 and use our Map to find the next nearest return point.
What do I do at the Return Right machine?
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Start: Tap the screen to begin.
Insert: Place your containers in the slot one at a time.
Scan: Wait for the machine to verify the container.
Refund: Tap your SimplyGo EZ-Link card or scan your DBS PayLah! QR code to receive your 10¢ refund immediately.
Watch the step-by-step video above for more details.
How to retrieve my DBS PayLah! QR Code?
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Open your DBS PayLah! App on your mobile phone.
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Tap on MyQR shown on PayLah! Home screen
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Your QR Code will be displayed
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Scan your QR code via the Return Right machine’s scanner
What happens when I dine at a Return Right F&B outlet?
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Return Right F&B outlets collect dine-in beverage containers without charging the 10¢ deposit, either by serving drinks in cups/glasses or by asking customers to leave the containers behind.
Participating outlets can be identified by the Return Right F&B decal displayed at the premises.
Events
Senior Workshops
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Seniors Return Right Workshops
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Hands-on, step-by-step workshop to help seniors learn to Return Right. Click for full schedule.
Roadshows
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Heartland Roadshows
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Family-friendly pop-ups to learn and practise Returning Right. Click for full schedule.
About Us
About Return Right
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Return Right makes recycling bottles and cans simple, rewarding, and deeply impactful. By returning eligible containers to our nationwide network of Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs), consumers help create a clean stream of high-quality materials that can be recycled into new products - supporting Singapore’s move toward a zero-waste, circular economy.
As a platform for dialogue and action, Return Right serves as a bridge between the Scheme and the community. We are here to:
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Educate & inform: Share clear, practical guidance on how to return beverage containers and provide transparency on how the Scheme is being built across Singapore
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Foster dialogue: Create a space for fresh ideas, where Singaporeans can share their perspectives on making recycling a seamless part of daily life.
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Drive collaboration: Build meaningful partnerships and learning opportunities that empower everyone to contribute to a greener, more sustainable Singapore.
A phased rollout of the Scheme is underway, with a nationwide network of more than 1,000 return points to be established across Singapore to turn individual actions into a collective movement for change.
About BCRS Ltd.
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BCRS Ltd. is the licensed, not-for-profit operator of the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS). Supported by the National Environment Agency (NEA), we manage the collection and recycling of beverage containers across Singapore from 2026 to 2033, on behalf of all beverage producers. The objective is to meet environmental goals at the lowest possible cost to the industry and the public.
As a consortium of beverage producers, including Coca-Cola, F&N, Pokka, as well as our Board members, Wanin, and Chia Khim Lee, we ensure that the industry takes full responsibility for its packaging. All funds from producers are reinvested into the scheme to keep it efficient, transparent, and sustainable for everyone, in line with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework.
Contact Us
Customer Care Helpline:
+65 6035 5882
Mon–Sun incl. PH
9am–6pm