The advisory period or many call it the “trial” or “testing period” is over. The advisory to remind people to clear the tray has been going on for the past 3 months.
In the past 3 months Safe Distancing Ambassadors (SDAs), SG Clean Ambassadors, Community Volunteers and NEA officers deployed at hawker centres will continue to remind diners to clear their dirty trays.
Setpember 1
Enforcement will commence on 1 September 2021 at all hawker centres. Enforcement officers will continue to advise diners to properly clear their dirty tray, crockery and litter and enforcement will apply to diners who do not heed the officers’ advice.
First-time offenders will be issued a written warning. Subsequent offenders may face composition or court fines. NEA will monitor the ground situation and make adjustments over time to the enforcement posture accordingly.
The composition fine quantum will be $300 which is similar to the quantum for other compoundable littering offences. Subsequent offenders may face court fines.