The National Environment Agency (NEA) has a system in place to ensure the cleanliness of recreational beaches such as those at East Coast Park, Changi and Pasir Ris. Beaches are cleaned by our contractors either daily or on alternate days. During the monsoon seasons, the cleaning frequency is increased as more debris and flotsam are washed ashore from the sea during these periods. Additional manpower is also deployed for beach cleaning during festive seasons.

Following Mr Chua's feedback, we will provide more litterbins in areas that are more crowded, for example, near the barbecue pits in the parks. During peak periods such as weekends and public holidays, we will increase the frequency of emptying the bins. As for the bins, they are secured to the ground, and are thus able to withstand strong winds.

NEA and the National Parks Board will continue with both public education and enforcement to remind the public against littering in parks and beaches. We also seek the cooperation of beach and park users to be civic-minded as no amount of cleaning will be sufficient if users continue to litter.

We thank Mr Chua for the feedback.

S. Satish Appoo
Director, Environmental Health Department
National Environment Agency

Kong Yit San
Director, Parks
National Parks Board