Block 486 Segar Road Recycling Bins Rummaged Twice
Two women were caught on video rummaging through a textile recycling bin at Block 486 Segar Road on Oct 14 and 15, prompting cleanup and lock replacement by the waste management firm ALBA. Stomper Jeslyn documented the incidents after spotting overflowing clothes and individuals pulling items from the shared collection point,, Stomp reported.
The first incident occurred at about 9 a.m. on Oct 14, when Jeslyn discovered an open recycling compartment with clothes, bags, and other items strewn on the ground. Footage shared with Stomp showed a woman taking clothing items from the bin and placing them into a bag on a trolley. The following day at about 8 a.m., while out buying breakfast for her children, Jeslyn spotted a second woman accompanied by a dog searching through piles of clothes at the same collection point.
ALBA Replaces Locks and Cleans Segar Road Area
In response to queries from Stomp, ALBA stated on Oct 16 that it cleaned up the area around the recycling bin at Block 486 Segar Road and replaced the bin’s lock. “The lock on the bin has since been replaced to enhance security and prevent unauthorised access,” an ALBA spokesperson said. The i-Bins at the location are part of ALBA’s recycling initiative in the area.
ALBA added that the bin is cleared at least once a week and that it would continue monitoring the location to ensure the surroundings remain clean. The spokesperson also stated that the firm would remind residents and users to help keep the surrounding space tidy and considerate for the community. Jeslyn had previously lodged a report through the OneService app regarding the condition of the shared public facilities.
Textile Recycling Bin Incidents Across Singapore
Similar incidents involving textile recycling bins have drawn public attention in recent months. On Oct 4, a delivery rider encountered a man rummaging through a textile recycling bin at a Jurong West void deck at midnight, noting that he had seen the same man checking the bin several times between Sept 28 and Oct 4.
Earlier in January, clothes were seen overflowing from a Cloop recycling bin in Yishun, with bags and loose garments piled against the structure. Cloop stated at the time that donation volumes can increase significantly during peak periods such as spring cleaning, causing bins to fill up faster than usual despite regular clearance schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Segar Road Recycling Incident
When did the incidents at Block 486 Segar Road take place?
The incidents occurred on Oct 14 at about 9 a.m. and on Oct 15 at about 8 a.m., according to Stomper Jeslyn.
How did ALBA respond to the reports?
ALBA cleaned up the surrounding area and replaced the bin’s lock on Oct 16 to enhance security and prevent unauthorized access.
How often is the Segar Road recycling bin cleared?
ALBA confirmed that the bin is cleared at least once a week.
Where was the previous textile recycling bin incident reported in October?
A delivery rider reported seeing a man rummaging through a textile recycling bin at a Jurong West void deck at midnight on Oct 4.
The situation has been getting worse, and this is definitely not the first time it has happened,
Jeslyn said.
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