A customer in Ang Mo Kio reported difficulties retrieving a 10-cent deposit per can after purchasing Red Bull drinks on September 29, 2026. Although the retailer charged an additional 20 cents for two cans under the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS), the automated return machine failed to process the containers. The shopper discovered that the stickers on the cans were not officially registered or recognized by the system, rendering them ineligible for the expected refund. The consumer expressed frustration on social media, arguing that retailers should only collect deposits for containers that are fully compliant with the national return scheme. This incident highlights potential discrepancies in the implementation of the deposit system at the retail level, leaving some customers unable to recoup their mandatory surcharges.
Source : Mothership
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