Korea Expressway Corporation Strengthens Crackdown on Illegal Dumping of Trash on Highways

Korea Expressway Corporation building (Photo by Korea Expressway Corporation)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Yushin] Korea Expressway Corporation announced on the 13th that it will promote the illegal dumping reporting system and strengthen crackdowns to reduce trash generated on highways.

The illegal dumping reporting system allows individuals to report illegal dumping of trash through photos or videos via the ‘생활 불편신고’ (Life Inconvenience Report) application (APP). The relevant local government then verifies the report and imposes fines.

The Expressway Corporation plans to promote this system at drowsiness rest areas and service areas by producing advertisements, banners, and other materials.

To strengthen crackdowns, black boxes on safety patrol vehicles will be used to detect illegal dumping on the main highway lanes and shoulders. Additional CCTVs will be installed at habitual dumping sites, and any illegal dumping detected will be reported to the relevant authorities without exception.

The Expressway Corporation stated that due to repeated trash crises during holidays and specific periods, and the continuous increase in trash volume over the past five years, there are limits to the existing trash collection activities, so they will shift to a crackdown-centered trash management policy.

Heo Jaehoon, Deputy Manager of the Road Management Team, said, "Trash discarded along the routes causes traffic accidents, and the manpower and budget required to handle trash are increasing every year. We hope highway users actively participate to prevent any inconvenience caused by trash during the Lunar New Year holiday."

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