Actions against Contractors who Illegally Dump Renovation Debris at Common Areas of HDB Flats

59 Mr Lim Biow Chuan asked the Minister for National Development whether HDB will impose an immediate suspension or debarment of renovation contractors who illegally dump renovation debris at common areas of HDB flats.

Mr Desmond Lee: When carrying out works in HDB flats, contractors are required to properly dispose of renovation debris at NEA-approved disposal sites at the end of every workday.

Renovation contractors who are found to have improperly disposed of renovation debris on common property in HDB estates will face a penalty of $500 and be given six demerit points under the Demerit Points System. Renovation contractors who accumulate 24 demerit points within a 24-month period will be barred from carrying out any new renovations works in HDB flats for the next 12 months.

In addition, Town Councils are also empowered under the Town Councils Act to make by-laws to allow them to take appropriate action against contractors for dumping offences at HDB common areas. This may include issuing a notice of composition to errant contractors.