Starting 1 April 2026, Singapore will launch the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) to go green and reduce waste. This is a simple “deposit-and-refund” system that will apply to all bottled and canned drinks that carry the official BCRS Deposit Mark.
How it works for you:
- At Checkout: A $0.10 deposit will be added to the price of your drink. This is a national requirement for supermarkets and other retailers, and FairPrice Group facilitates this collection as part of the government initiative.
- At Return: Once you’ve finished your drink, simply bring the empty, uncrushed container to a Return Right machine —located at over 150 FairPrice stores—to get the $0.10 fully refunded instantly via SimplyGo EZ-Link or DBS PayLah!.
By returning your containers, you’re not just getting your deposit back; you’re helping Singapore to recycle more effectively.
Look out for the official Deposit Mark on all drink packaging, appearing progressively across our stores by 1 October 2026.
3 Simple Steps to Get Your Refund
Ensure the container is empty. Do not crush them; keep the barcode intact.
Find your nearest Return Right machine
Return the containers and get your refund digitally
More refund options coming soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some helpful FAQs to help you navigate the transition.
The deposit is designed to encourage consumers to return empty containers for recycling.
Once you return the container at a Return Right machine, the full deposit is refunded to you by BCRS Ltd, the Scheme Operator.
FairPrice Group does not generate any revenue from the BCRS deposit. The deposit is fully refundable to you when you return your empty container at a Return Right machine.
Pre-packaged plastic and metal beverage containers between 150ml and 3,000ml are part of the Scheme.
Between 1 April and 30 September 2026, there will be a transition period. During this time, shops can still sell older drinks that don’t have the deposit mark. If a bottle doesn’t have the deposit mark, you won’t be charged the $0.10 deposit during check out, and you also won’t be able to get a refund for it at the Return Right machine.
Eligible beverages will include a $0.10 refundable deposit that is added at checkout.
This deposit is not a price increase. It is refunded when you return the empty container at a Return Right machine.
Some suppliers may adjust prices due to rising costs and other business considerations. These are industry-wide adjustments and not determined by FairPrice Group.
The $0.10 deposit applies to each eligible container, so for a pack of 4 cans, you will pay $0.40 in deposit in total (4 x $0.10). The total amount of deposit will be reflected separately on your receipt / payment page during check-out. Simply return your empty cans at any Return Right machine to get your refund.
In line with our current refund policy, FairPrice will issue a refund for the $0.10 BCRS deposit, along with the retail selling price, when the product is physically returned.
The Return Right machine will not be able to accept the container if its barcode is damaged or if the container is crushed. If your delivery arrives damaged, please reach out to FairPrice Customer Service at 6380 5858 and we will assist you.
Look for the official BCRS Deposit Mark on the beverage packaging.
Only containers with this mark are eligible for return through the Scheme.
Eligible containers will be clearly labelled on the FairPrice online store. Look out for the Deposit Mark indicator on the product listing.
Only containers that carry the official Deposit Mark are eligible for returns.
Containers purchased before the scheme launch or without the Deposit Mark cannot be returned for a refund.
Return Right machine are located at over 1,000 return points across Singapore, including more than 150 FairPrice, Finest and Xtra supermarkets.
Click here to view the locations of all RVMs in Singapore.
*Return Right machines are not present in all our stores, as return points exclude stores smaller than 200 square meters. To confirm RVM availability before visiting, please check the Return Right website.
You can return eligible containers at any participating Return Right machine across Singapore, regardless of where the drink was purchased.
You can get your $0.10 deposit refund from the Return Right machine via SimplyGo Ezlink card and DBS Paylah!.
The deposit is refunded by BCRS Ltd. If you do not have a SimplyGo Ezlink card or DBS Paylah!, or if there are any issues with the refund process, please contact the BCRS Ltd hotline at +65 6035 5886 for assistance.
No, the refund is not given at the cashier. You will need to return the empty container with a Deposit Mark to a Return Right machine.
Yes. Please ensure that containers are completely empty before inserting them into the machine.
For safety and hygiene reasons, please do not pour liquids onto the floor or within store premises.
If needed, please dispose of liquids responsibly in appropriate sinks or drainage points outside the store before returning the container.
No. Containers should not be crushed. The machine needs the container to be in its original shape so it can identify the packaging correctly.
No. Please return the container with its cap and label intact, as these help the machine identify the packaging.
A container may be rejected if:
- It does not carry the deposit mark
- It is damaged or crushed
- The barcode or label cannot be read
- The container type is not part of the scheme
- It still contains liquid
If you believe the container should be accepted, please contact the Return Right helpline at +65 6035 5882 for assistance.
If the Return Right machine is full, please alert our staff.
For malfunction or other operational issues, please try another machine nearby or contact the Return Right helpline at +65 6035 5882. FairPrice staff can only assist to contact BCRS’ technical support to raise the issue.
If you encounter issues with refunds or machine operations, please take a photo of the screen with the refund amount, and contact the Return Right helpline at +65 6035 5882 or email hi@returnright.sg to request a manual refund.
Containers have to be inserted one by one. If you have a large quantity of containers, you may wish to consider bringing them to a Return Right Bulk Return Centre. Please contact BCRS Ltd for more information via +65 6035 5886 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm)
Containers should be emptied before being returned.
Please avoid emptying liquids onto the floor, pavement or supermarket premises, as this creates safety hazards for yourself and other customers.
For questions related to:
- Return Right machine
- Container eligibility
- Deposit refunds
- Technical issues
Please contact BCRS Ltd, which manages the national scheme.
