{
  "id": 16455170,
  "title": "Migrant workers in Singapore earn up to S$160/month from BCRS refunds as they queue at Woodlands Recreation Centre",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/migrant-workers-in-singapore-earn-up-to-s-160-month-from-bcrs-refunds",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T07:30:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Independent Singapore",
    "slug": "the-independent-singapore",
    "url": "https://theindependent.sg/migrant-workers-in-singapore-earn-up-to-s-160-month-from-bcrs-refunds-as-they-queue-at-woodlands-recreation-centre"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "SINGAPORE: Migrant workers in Singapore are turning empty drink bottles and cans into extra income, with some earning about S$150 to S$160 monthly from deposit refunds. The return machine outside a supermarket at Woodlands Recreation Centre has become a popular spot for workers living in nearby dormitories. However, long queues and litter around the machine have raised concerns among people…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}