Singapore raises household refuse collection fees from July 1
Singapore's National Environment Agency announced that household refuse collection fees will increase on July 1, with HDB and private home fees rising by 44 cents to S$10.64 per month, and landed home fees rising by S$1.50 to S$35.50 per month. This is the first increase in two years and reflects rising operational and manpower costs in the waste management system. The increase affects millions of households, though eligible HDB residents can offset costs through U-Save rebates under the GST Voucher scheme.
Singapore's National Environment Agency announced on June 12 that household refuse collection fees will increase effective July 1, marking the first revision in two years since July 2024. For Housing Board flats and non-landed private homes, the monthly fee will rise by 44 cents from S$10.20 to S$10.64, while landed homes will see a S$1.50 increase from S$34 to S$35.50. The NEA attributed the increases to rising operational and manpower costs faced by public waste collectors, stating the revised fees are necessary to ensure Singapore's waste management system can continue operating sustainably. All fees are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax. Eligible HDB households can offset the increase through U-Save rebates provided under the permanent GST Voucher scheme, with disbursements scheduled for July, October 2026, and January 2027.
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