Source: Government of Singapore
28 MAY 2026 – A driver pleaded guilty to disposing of large volume of dismantled office furniture and partitions illegally along Joo Yee Road1 on 6 July 2025. The case was concluded in court on 26 May 2026. Mr Naidu Manish Kumar was convicted of one charge under section 20(1)(a) of the Environmental Public Health Act 1987 (EPHA) and fined $8,000.
2. On 24 July 2025, the National Environment Agency (NEA) received public feedback regarding illegal dumping along Joo Yee Road. NEA’s investigations revealed that the waste was from reinstatement works carried out at a vacated office in Genting Lane. Mr Naidu admitted that he had dumped the waste out of convenience, instead of sending the office furniture and partitions to a licensed general waste disposal facility for proper disposal.
3. The illegal disposal of waste is a serious offence as it pollutes the environment and poses a hazard to public health. NEA will not hesitate to take strict enforcement action against any person who disposes of waste illegally. A first-time offender is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $50,000, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both. Repeat offenders are liable to a maximum fine of $100,000 and to imprisonment for a term of not less than one month and up to 12 months.
4. The public can assist NEA by submitting reports of suspected illegal disposal electronically via the Online Feedback Form or myENV mobile application. When reporting, please provide the date, time, and location of the incident, the registration number of the vehicle used to carry out the illegal disposal, as well as any supporting photos and video clips.
1 Photos of the waste that was disposed of at secluded spots along Joo Yee Road are appended in Annex A.
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Annex A
Photos of waste illegally disposed of at secluded spots along Joo Yee Road
Photo credit: The National Environment Agency