Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Singapore: What It Means for You

Extended Producer Responsibility is the policy idea behind most of Singapore's newest waste rules: producers, not just the state, are made responsible for what happens to their products after use.

Singapore has rolled this out in stages. The first EPR scheme covered e-waste, introduced in 2021. The second is the Beverage Container Return Scheme, which launched 1 April 2026. Packaging more broadly is building toward EPR too, with Mandatory Packaging Reporting already in effect as groundwork.

Who it affects

• Residents: You'll increasingly see deposit-refund style schemes rather than pure recycling asks.
• SMEs: If you manufacture, import, or brand packaged goods, EPR obligations may already apply depending on turnover and product category.
• F&B operators: Beverage packaging rules affect what you serve drinks in and how you handle empty containers.

What you need to do

• Residents: Nothing to register for. Just know that deposit-refund schemes are becoming the norm.
• SMEs: Check whether your turnover and product category triggers MPR or EPR registration with NEA.
• F&B operators: Check whether the Beverage Container Return Scheme's Return Right F&B option applies to your outlet.

Source: nea.gov.sg, mse.gov.sg. Last checked 7 Jul 2026.