Targeted enforcement, surveillance led to reduced littering at hotspots: NEA

The National Environment Agency (NEA) in Singapore has observed a decline in targeted littering hotspots since implementing enforcement measures and surveillance. From July 2025 to June 2026, fines for ground littering dropped from 7,000 to around 5,300, while corrective work orders decreased from 373 to 267. One example is the area near 628 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4, which saw a 54% reduction in litter count during this period.

The agency uses litter counts, public feedback, and ground observations to identify hotspots, then deploys targeted enforcement, surveillance, and engagement. They have enhanced camera surveillance capabilities and introduced a pilot program that provided two high-rise littering surveillance cameras per month to all 19 town councils.

This targeted approach resulted in a 34% catch rate for high-rise littering, compared to 26% across 1,300 camera deployments. The NEA will continue collaborating with town councils to support more targeted surveillance and intervention against high-rise littering. Separate updates highlighted the success of coffee shop toilet grants, with 44 coffee shops completing renovations or deep cleaning, and improved table littering standards at hawker centres, with an average return rate of 94%.