Operation of AI Recycling Automatic Collection Machine 'Nephron'

In April, one unit each will be installed and operated in front of Noryangjin 2-dong, Sangdo 3-dong, and Sangdo 4-dong community centers, totaling 3 units... Points are 10 won per PET bottle and can, and accumulated points over 2000 can be converted to cash.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Dongjak-gu (Mayor Changwoo Lee) will pilot and operate the AI recycling automatic collection machine ‘Nephron’ this month to reduce household waste and create a resource circulation recycling culture.

The AI recycling automatic collection machine ‘Nephron’ is a resource circulation collection robot that automatically recognizes, sorts, compresses, and collects cans and PET bottles when they are inserted into the input slot using AI sensors.

The collected cans go through processes such as crushing and washing to be recycled into aluminum sheets and automobile parts, while PET bottles are recycled into cushion fillings and clothing.

To use, press the ‘Start’ button, insert cans and PET bottles, then press the ‘Stop Inserting’ button to compress the recyclables. Entering a phone number will accumulate points. However, items other than cans and PET bottles are not collected.

Points are 10 won per item, and when accumulated points exceed 2,000, users can access the Superbin site to convert points into cash.

The district plans to install a total of three machines, one each in front of the Noryangjin 2-dong and Sangdo 3·4-dong community centers to improve accessibility for residents.

In the early stages of operation, management personnel will be assigned to provide on-site usage guidance and maintain the cleanliness of the collection machines.

Additionally, a customer center will operate on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to handle complaints, provide guidance on points and cash conversion, and offer overall device consultation.

For more details, contact the Cleaning Administration Division.

Choi Seungbaek, head of the Cleaning Administration Division, said, “With the installation and use of Nephron, we expect a reduction in waste output and an increase in recycling collection rates. In particular, we hope that children will recognize the necessity of resource circulation through actual experience and develop habits of separating and disposing waste.”

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