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\n\nA woman was seen scavenging and picking up cans from a rubbish bin at Hong Kah Point in Jurong West.
\n\nA video of the incident was posted online on Oct. 24, 2026.
\n\nShe was seen holding an umbrella, a large plastic bag, and a pair of metal tongs to rummage through the contents of the litter bin.
\n\nThe lid of the bin was removed, and at one point, she was bent over with her upper torso partially inside the waste collection receptacle.
\n\nShe removed cans from the rubbish bin and put them in her plastic bag.
\n\nAfter she was done, she replaced the rubbish bin lid.
\n\nThe video sparked discussion online.
\n\nThose who defended the woman's actions said she was responsible enough to return the rubbish bin's lid to where it belonged.
\n\nThey also noted that she was using tongs.
\n\nOthers said the person recording the video was invading her privacy.
\n\nHowever, those who called out the woman's actions said what she was doing was illegal.
\n\nRummaging through public refuse bins, removing items from them, or leaving or spilling waste on the ground are against the law, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace…
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