Gunpo Mayor Han Dae-hee praised the city’s efforts in resource recycling and waste reduction on October 14, stating, "This award is a testament to the various initiatives we have implemented to reduce household waste and promote resource recycling."
During a presentation at the Gyeonggi Women's Vision Center, Mayor Han announced that Gunpo ranked first among 10 cities and counties in Group B (with populations between 240,000 and 560,000).
Han received the top award at the Gyeonggi Province's '2026 Clean Gyeonggi' presentation, recognizing the city's achievements in waste reduction and resource recycling policies.
The event evaluated waste reduction initiatives and exemplary cleaning administration practices among 31 cities and counties in Gyeonggi Province, with Gunpo receiving high marks from both private evaluators and city judges.
This recognition reflects the results of Mayor Han's policies aimed at improving the living environment and enhancing resource recycling through various cleaning administration projects.
Key achievements highlighted by Mayor Han include the establishment of a collaborative incineration system with public incineration facilities, the promotion of separate collection of specific waste resources, and strengthened management of disposable waste.
Notably, the 'collaborative incineration' project between Gunpo and Gwangmyeong was identified as a key exemplary case in this evaluation.
The two municipalities utilized each other's facilities during regular maintenance periods to ensure stable waste processing and reduce costs associated with private outsourcing.
This collaboration between local governments has been recognized for enhancing waste processing efficiency and reducing administrative costs.
Mayor Han is also promoting resident participation in recycling initiatives.
Programs include concentrated collection of used batteries, paper cartons, and transparent PET bottles, as well as a rewards exchange program for recyclables. Additionally, evaluations of community welfare centers have been introduced to encourage voluntary separation and recycling participation among residents.
Efforts to reduce disposable waste through increased use of reusable containers in public institutions, enforcement against illegal dumping, and the 'Our Neighborhood Cleanup' initiative are also ongoing to enhance cleanliness in local areas.
Mayor Han's administration aims to not only ensure stable waste processing but also to reduce waste generation, promote recycling, and establish orderly waste disposal practices.
This award highlights the close connection between waste management and recycling issues and the daily living environment of citizens.
Factors such as the cleanliness of streets and residential areas, the convenience of recyclable collection, and the alleviation of waste disposal inconveniences will serve as key criteria for assessing policy outcomes.
Therefore, the continued implementation of policies and the accumulation of improvements in the field are expected to help confirm changes in the living environment and citizen satisfaction with policies.
Mayor Han added, "We will continue to discover and implement resource recycling policies that citizens can directly experience to create a clean urban environment."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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