Netizen concerned about uncleanliness and fire hazard from littered cigarette butts outside Woodlands MRT station, NEA patrolling area
Last week, a netizen took to Facebook to complain about the “cigarette butt buffet” littered outside Woodlands MRT station.
They expressed concern about a potential fire hazard, with many cigarettes thrown onto patches of dry grass.
Source: GrayChestnut7659 on Facebook
Hundreds of cigarette butts littered on grass and footpath south of Woodlands MRT station
The anonymous user shared their views on the Facebook group Complaint Singapore on 4 Oct.
There, they shared photos and a video of a stretch of dry grass outside Woodlands MRT station’s Exit 2, on the south side.
Right at the kerb where the grass patch met a footpath, people had littered hundreds of cigarette butts.
They covered much of the grass’ edge, with dozens seen on the footpath itself.
Source: GrayChestnut7659 on Facebook
Plastic cups and styrofoam boxes also spotted among cigarettes
Besides cigarettes, other photos showed many plastic cups, styrofoam boxes, and cigarette packs strewn about.
Source: GrayChestnut7659 on Facebook
“Is it [that] Woodlands town has no law, why outside MRT station can have cigarette butt buffet?” the Original Poster (OP) complained.
They further claimed that it was very smelly too, and that travelling to the mall or the MRT station meant smelling secondhand smoke.
“See the cigarette butt like that throw, later fire how? Lawless and selfish behaviour!” The OP continued.
Source: GrayChestnut7659 on Facebook
Their post was reposted on the @sgfollowsall Instagram page and received over 1,800 likes at the time of writing.
NEA aware of concerns in Woodlands, issued over 200 fines
The National Environment Agency (NEA) told MS News that they are aware of cleanliness concerns around Woodlands MRT station and Causeway Point.
Since 1 January 2026, NEA has issued more than 200 fines for littering and smoking offences in the area.
NEA stated that they continue to maintain “regular enforcement patrols” in the vicinity.
“Beyond enforcement, the area is cleaned regularly, and litter bins are also available in the vicinity for proper disposal of waste,” an NEA spokesperson told MS News.
Source: GrayChestnut7659 on Facebook
Additionally, Causeway Point mall management has set up designated smoking points with cigarette butt disposal receptacles.
NEA warned that littering is an offence that can be punished with a fine of up to S$2,000 for the first conviction.
They further encouraged members of the public to report public health offences through the OneService app.
Source: GrayChestnut7659 on Facebook
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Featured image adapted from GrayChestnut7659 on Facebook.
