Yanggu County is set to conduct nighttime inspections targeting illegal waste disposal practices, including the failure to use designated waste bags and the mixing of food waste and recyclables. Alongside these inspections, the county will provide guidance on proper waste separation ahead of the kimjang season.
According to Yanggu County, joint inspections will take place on the evening of October 22, in collaboration with the Yanggu Autonomous Crime Prevention Alliance, focusing on commercial areas in Yanggu-eup.
The county plans to check for violations during nighttime hours, which are known for frequent illegal dumping. Inspections will include the non-use of designated waste bags, mixing of food waste, improper disposal of recyclables, and littering of cigarette butts. Officials will also educate residents and business owners on correct disposal methods.
This initiative aims not only to catch illegal dumpers but also to encourage proper waste separation from the outset. Properly sorting general waste, food waste, and recyclables is essential for effective post-collection processing.
Simply collecting recyclables is not enough; they must be cleaned of contents and contaminants and sorted by material type. Environmental authorities emphasize the importance of removing contaminants from plastic containers, removing tape from cardboard boxes, and separately disposing of paper cartons.
If food waste or other materials are mixed in, recyclable resources can become contaminated or difficult to sort. Proper waste separation is a key practice for maintaining cleanliness in public spaces and enhancing the efficiency of resource recovery and waste management.
The county will also promote correct disposal methods for food waste during the kimjang season, a time when disposal volumes typically increase. Residents will be advised to avoid mixing food waste with general trash and to separate items appropriately.
Members of the Autonomous Crime Prevention Alliance expressed their commitment to raising awareness about illegal dumping and fostering a culture of proper waste disposal through ongoing joint inspections and educational activities.
Moving forward, the county plans to continue nighttime inspections and expand the scope of enforcement to include illegal burning and the improper disposal of agricultural waste.
Cha Jong-sik, head of the Yanggu County Environmental Division, stated, "Proper disposal of household waste is fundamental to creating a clean living environment, so active cooperation from residents is crucial. We will continue our nighttime inspections and educational activities, and expand our enforcement efforts to establish a culture of proper waste disposal and create a pleasant living environment."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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