Jangseong-gun Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Burning Activities

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Gil-su] Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 15th that it is intensively cracking down on illegal burning of household waste and agricultural waste due to increased environmental pollution and fire risks caused by such acts.

The county has formed its own inspection team in line with the special inspection period of the Yeongsan River Basin Environmental Office and is conducting inspections of illegal burning activities until the end of this month.

During the intensive crackdown period on illegal burning, if burning activities are detected, strict measures will be taken according to relevant laws, including issuing confirmation documents and imposing fines.

Burning household waste and agricultural waste violates Article 8 of the Waste Management Act and is subject to a fine of up to 1 million KRW. However, some farmers conventionally burn agricultural by-products generated during farming activities, increasing the risk of forest fires.

Recyclable agricultural waste such as vinyl and pesticide bottles must be disposed of at joint collection centers, and agricultural by-products like chili pepper stalks and tomato stems should be finely chopped and spread on cultivated land to be used as compost.

A county official stated, “We will work to reduce fire risks through thorough crackdowns on burning activities and also focus on educating residents by promoting relevant laws.”

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