Worker convicted of dumping rubbish comprising household & renovation waste in Tampines
After finishing hacking and dismantling work, a general worker decided to dump about 1,530kg of rubbish at a heavy vehicle park in Tampines.
He was charged and fined S$8,000 for this illegal act, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) in a news advisory on Thursday (6 Aug).
Source: National Environment Agency
Worker dumps rubbish in Tampines out of convenience
Mr Shkder Foridul had worked at two residential premises in Whampoa Drive and Farrer Road that day, according to investigations.
Out of convenience, he dumped the household items and renovation waste from the jobs at Tampines Road Heavy Vehicle Park, a large carpark for heavy vehicles.
He did this instead of discarding the rubbish properly at a licensed general waste disposal facility.
NEA officers discover rubbish in Tampines carpark
On 14 May 2025, NEA officers were conducting routine surveillance when they discovered the rubbish.
According to NEA’s photos, the large pile of waste had been dumped haphazardly on a grass verge in the carpark.
While some items were in garbage bags, many of them were lying in the open.
Source: National Environment Agency
Man convicted of illegal dumping
Appearing in court on Tuesday (4 Aug), Mr Foridul was convicted of one charge of illegal dumping under section 20(1)(a) of the Environmental Public Health Act 1987 (EPHA).
He was fined S$8,000, but could have been fined up to S$50,000 and/or jailed up to 12 months as a first-time offender.
Repeat offenders face between one month and 12 months in prison and a fine of up to S$100,000.
Illegal dumping of rubbish a ‘serious offence’
NEA said the illegal disposal of waste is a “serious offence” as it pollutes the environment and poses a public health hazard.
Thus, the agency “will not hesitate” to take strict enforcement action against such offenders.
Members of the public may report suspected illegal dumping via NEA’s Online Feedback Form or the myENV mobile app.
They should provide details including the date, time and location, as well as the registration number of any vehicle used. Supporting photos and video clips may also be submitted.
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Featured image adapted from National Environment Agency.
