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Singaporeans disagree with Facebook user who called adult & child going through dustbin looking for BCRS containers a 'worrying problem’
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Anna Maria Romero , as published by The Independent Singapore
· October 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The person who shared the image expressed concern about the situation. A photo posted on social media shows an adult and child searching through a dustbin.
A photo posted on social media shows an adult and child searching through a dustbin. The person who shared the image expressed concern about the situation. It is believed that they were looking for containers with a specific label to return for a deposit.
This deposit scheme has been in the news recently, with reports of people earning money from collecting refunds. The image sparked a reaction, with many disagreeing with the view that this is a cause for concern. Further details about the post and the reactions to it are available from the source.
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Published: October 6, 2026 ·
Source: The Independent Singapore ·
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