Gangnam-gu, Free Distribution of RFID-Based Food Waste Weighing Devices for Apartment Complexes

Pay Fees Based on Amount Disposed... Applies to Apartments with 60 or More Households Until the End of October

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) will provide RFID individual weighing garbage bins free of charge to apartment complexes with 60 or more households in the area until the end of October to efficiently reduce food waste.

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) weighing bins operate by having residents scan a card issued to each household on an electronic tag, then dispose of food waste. The amount of waste is automatically measured by an electronic scale, and fees are charged based on the weight of the waste.

One unit can be used by 60 to 70 households, allowing hygienic management of food waste and encouraging waste reduction efforts.

The district installed RFID weighing bins on a trial basis last year in six apartment complexes including Dogok Rexle Apartments, and as of the 25th, 497 units are operating in 37 apartment complexes in the area.

Apartments or other apartment complexes with 60 or more households wishing to install weighing bins can apply to the district office's Cleaning Administration Division by the end of October.

Song Jin-young, head of the Cleaning Administration Division, said, “In a survey related to RFID weighing bins, 86% of users expressed satisfaction, showing high approval,” and added, “We will continue to distribute them to all apartment complexes in the district by next year to maintain Gangnam-gu’s reputation as ‘Seoul’s No.1 Clean City’ chosen by Seoul citizens.”

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