Dobong-gu Provides Free Cleaning Service for Unit-Based Food Waste Meters in Apartment Complexes

Free Cleaning of Volume-Based Waste Disposal Machines Twice Monthly from March to December in Small Multi-Family Housing Without Caretakers

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Dobong-gu (Mayor Dongjin Lee) will regularly conduct cleaning of volume-based waste disposal devices (RFID) and storage containers installed in small-scale multi-family housing starting in March to reduce the burden of device management on residents and create a pleasant alley environment.

As of January 2021, Dobong-gu has installed a total of 984 volume-based waste disposal devices, including ▲825 in multi-family housing ▲152 in small-scale multi-family housing ▲7 in commercial dense areas.

Among these, compared to large-scale multi-family housing with on-site managers, the devices installed in small-scale multi-family housing such as villas and multi-unit houses lack managers, resulting in poor hygiene conditions.

Residues inside and outside the devices and storage containers cause odors and pests, and corrosion reduces the device's durability, making regular cleaning necessary.

To address these issues, the district plans to clean the inside and outside of the devices and storage containers contaminated with foreign substances and grease using high-pressure steam and EM solution through professional services, spray insecticides and deodorants around, and purify the surrounding environment.

Cleaning will be conducted regularly twice a month, with the number of cleanings adjusted seasonally. The cleaning targets approximately 150 devices and storage containers installed in small-scale multi-family housing without managers where volume-based waste disposal is implemented.

Mayor Dongjin Lee of Dobong-gu stated, “We will continue to carefully address residents’ inconveniences caused by food waste and strive to create a sustainable residential environment.”

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