Changwon Food Waste Treatment Plant Employees Say "Let's Prevent a Garbage Crisis"

Employees at the Changwon City Food Waste Treatment Plant have been staying together for three weeks to ensure the normal operation of the waste treatment facility amid the spread of COVID-19.
(Photo by Changwon City Hall)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] Changwon City announced on the 9th that 13 essential personnel at the Changwon Food Waste Resource Processing Plant have entered their third week of voluntary quarantine to ensure the normal operation of the waste processing facility amid the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The city is making efforts to boost morale by preparing encouragement letters and gifts from the mayor to support them. In particular, Team Leader Lee Dong-ho maintained isolation within the facility with determination to be responsible for the facility, despite the news that his 92-year-old mother-in-law passed away due to old age.

Kwak Ki-kwon, Director of the Environment and Greenery Bureau, praised them highly, saying, "Those who endured the inconvenience of quarantining themselves at the food waste processing facility for the citizens' safety rather than their own during a crisis are true heroes."

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