Monitoring and Fines for Errant Contractors who Dispose of Renovation Debris and Refuse Indiscriminately

Mr Sitoh Yih Pin asked the Minister for National Development what are the measures in place to monitor and regulate errant housing contractors who dispose of debris and refuse indiscriminately in new HDB BTO projects, such as those in the Bidadari estate.

Renovation contractors are required to properly dispose of renovation debris at NEA-approved disposal sites by the end of each workday.

HDB sends circulars to remind contractors listed on HDB’s Directory of Renovation Contractors on the proper disposal of renovation debris. In addition, HDB conducts site inspections to look out for improper disposal of debris.

Renovation contractors who are found to have improperly disposed of renovation debris at the common areas of HDB estates may face a financial penalty of $500 and incur six demerit points. Renovation contractors who have accumulated 24 demerit points within a 24-month period may be suspended or debarred from carrying out new renovation works in HDB flats for the next 12 months.

Town Councils are also empowered under the Town Councils Act to make by-laws to allow them to take action against illegal dumping at the common areas of HDB estates. This may include issuing a notice of composition to errant contractors for improperly discarding renovation debris at the common areas.