Gimhae City to Provide Safety Equipment for Elderly Collecting Recyclables at Community Centers Starting July

Gimhae City, Gyeongnam, supports supplies for the safety of elderly people collecting recyclables.
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Gimhae City, Gyeongnam Province, announced on the 1st that it will provide safety equipment from this year to ensure the safety of the elderly and promote the collection of recyclables.

The support targets 153 recyclables collectors, most of whom are elderly aged 60 or older, making them vulnerable to various safety accidents such as traffic accidents, which led to the establishment of this support plan.

The safety equipment provided includes safety cool vests for summer, reflective ropes, masks, and cooling arm sleeves. Eligible recyclables collectors can visit their local community center starting in July to receive the support items.

A Gimhae City official stated, “We hope this safety equipment support will help ease the hardships of the elderly who collect waste paper at night or early morning and help prevent accidents caused by the scorching summer heat.”

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