Mixed reactions to unconventional tray return systems in S'pore's F&B outlets

A Smart Tray Return Robot at Gourmet Paradise in Toa Payoh. A tray return station at Bukit Merah Central Food Centre. The Kopitiam @ Our Tampines Hub foodcourt.
A Smart Tray Return Robot at Gourmet Paradise in Toa Payoh. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
A Smart Tray Return Robot at Gourmet Paradise in Toa Payoh. A tray return station at Bukit Merah Central Food Centre. The Kopitiam @ Our Tampines Hub foodcourt.
A tray return station at Bukit Merah Central Food Centre. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN
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SINGAPORE - Several food and beverage outlets have implemented unconventional tray return systems to get people to return their trays, but the results have been mixed.

Gourmet Paradise at Toa Payoh Hub uses Smart Tray Return Robots, which have built-in racks.

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