How does Singapore enforce its littering laws?

Individuals can soon join the National Environment Agency (NEA) as community volunteers to nudge litterbugs to pick up their rubbish, and spot those ... read more

S ingapore is known for its low crime rate and impeccable cleanliness. It is also sometimes called the fine city, which has a double meaning. The label refers to the fine state that Singapore is in, but it also refers to the many fines that the country hands out. read more

The police have outsourced"mundane" tasks to contractors, and are bunkered down watching security cameras. There just isn't the visible policing necessary to enforce the littering laws, and Singaporeans don't naturally dispose of litter. They are spoiled by having been picked up after all these years. read more

Littering. Singapore is bent on maintaining its reputation of being impeccably clean, with an active campaign against littering and stringent enforcement in place. First time offenders who throw small items like cigarette butts or candy wrappers are fined $300. read more