The BCRS is a national initiative introduced by the Government of Singapore to reduce waste and improve recycling rates for beverage containers. The scheme is also known as "Return Right".
When empty beverage containers are returned to designated Return Right Machines, the deposit is refunded.
Effective 1 April 2026, all regulated pre-packaged beverage in plastic or metal containers that are 150ml to 3000ml (inclusive) for sale in Singapore will carry a S$0.10 deposit.
To be eligible for a refund, the beverage container must:
- Be labelled with the Deposit Mark
- Be empty, and lightly rinsed where possible
- Not be crushed or heavily damaged
Containers that do not meet these conditions may be rejected.
You can return empty containers at over 1,000 return points across Singapore, including supermarkets, as well as in convenient and publicly accessible spaces like the void decks of HDB blocks and town centres. More information on the locations of return points can be found on the Return Right website.
Return points include:
- Return Right Machines that accept containers one at a time
- Manual return points where staff check containers before issuing refunds
- Bulk return options for returning multiple containers together.
Please check that the container is labelled with the Deposit Mark, has readable barcode, and is not crushed.
The Return Right Machine uses multiple verification methods including barcode scanning, infrared sensors, cameras, and weight detection systems to ensure returned containers match their registered details in BCRS Ltd.'s database.
If you require further assistance, please reach out to BCRS Customer Care Helpline at +65 6035 5882 (Mon–Sun incl. PH, 9am–6pm) or hi@returnright.sg.
You can receive the 10-cent deposit via:
- credit to your EZ-Link / SimplyGo EZ-Link / concession / SimplyGo concession cards; OR
- credit to your DBS PayLah! account.
Alternatively, you can also opt for a manual refund by requesting a Refund Voucher at the Return Right Machine and contact Return Right Customer Care at 60355882 or email hi@returnright.sg within 30 days from date of issue of the voucher.
Please follow the guide displayed on the Return Right Machine and place the card flat and directly on the card holder / reader area. Hold it steady until the screen confirms the tap.
Please avoid tapping the card at an angle or moving it too quickly.
Successful transactions will be shown on the screen of the Return Right Machine at the end of the session.
If this is your first unsuccessful attempt, please tap your card on the card reader again until the Return Right Machine confirms that the transaction is successful.
If the transaction remains unsuccessful, please select an alternative refund option — DBS PayLah! or Print Refund Voucher for a manual refund.
For manual refunds, please contact Return Right Customer Care at 6035 5882 or email hi@returnright.sg within 30 days from the date of issue of the Refund Voucher.
Please take a photo of the transaction ID available on the screen of the Return Right Machine and contact Return Right Customer Care at 60355882 or email hi@returnright.sg.
Refunds are based on the number of eligible containers accepted in the transaction. Please take a photo of the transaction ID available on the screen of the Return Right Machine, contact Return Right Customer Care at 60355882 or email hi@returnright.sg.
You can verify the transaction for EZ-Link, SimplyGo EZ-Link and SimplyGo concession cards via the SimplyGo app in Card Details after pairing the card with your SimplyGo account. The transaction should appear as “BCRS LTD”.
Concession card holders (non-SimplyGo) can verify the transaction via the ticketing service kiosks located at bus interchanges and MRT stations. The transaction should appear as "ASNTPCC".
No, you will need to present a physical EZ-Link / SimplyGo EZ-Link / concession / SimplyGo concession card to claim the deposit.
You will need to generate your personal QR code under ‘My QR’ in the DBS PayLah! app and scan it at the Return Right Machine's QR reader.
No, Singapore citizens / permanent residents can sign up for DBS PayLah! without a DBS / POSB bank account. More information can be found on DBS website.
Please contact DBS bank directly at 1800 111 1111 (from Singapore) or (65) 6327 2265 (from Overseas) for DBS Personal Banking Hotline (24/7).
Please reach out to BCRS Ltd. at Customer Care Helpline: +65 6035 5882 (Mon–Sun incl. PH, 9am–6pm) or email hi@returnright.sg.
Please report cases of faulty, damaged or full Return Right Machines via:
- BCRS Customer Care Helpline: +65 6035 5882 (Mon–Sun incl. PH, 9am–6pm)
- Email hi@returnright.sg
- National Environment Agency Feedback form at go.gov.sg/nea-feedback