Muan-gun Implements Weight Limit on Household Garbage Bag Disposal

Abolition of 100ℓ Volume-Based Waste Bags and Implementation of Ban on Compressor Use

Muan County is implementing weight limits on the disposal of household waste bags. (Photo by Muan County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) announced on the 27th that since the 1st of this month, it has been implementing restrictions on the weight of household garbage bag disposal and the abolition of 100ℓ volume-based bags to improve the working conditions of sanitation workers.

Currently, businesses and workplaces often use compactors to reduce the volume and compress garbage to reduce the cost of volume-based bags, resulting in disposal weights approaching 30 to 40 kg. This causes many difficulties for sanitation workers collecting the garbage.

Therefore, Muan-gun has restricted the weight of garbage bags to 13 kg or less for 50ℓ bags and 19 kg or less for 75ℓ bags, and has prohibited the use of compactors.

In addition, the method for disposing of hazardous waste has been specified to ensure the safety of sanitation workers, and the collection days, disposal times, locations, and methods for each type of waste have been adjusted.

A Muan-gun official stated, “It is understood that 100ℓ bags are mainly used in places such as restaurants or businesses where a large amount of household waste is generated. In such cases, we recommend dividing the waste into 75ℓ bags or disposing of bulky waste as large waste.”

Furthermore, the official added, “Illegal acts such as illegal dumping of garbage, not using bags, and mixing recyclables with food waste will be strongly dealt with through refusal of collection and administrative measures.” They also requested residents’ cooperation to create a clean living environment.

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