Wando-eup, Illegal Dumping of Household Waste 'Not a Chance'

Intensive Crackdown Launched to Eradicate Illegal Household Waste Dumping

Illegal dumping task force is conducting intensive crackdowns. / Photo by Asia Economy

[Wando＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyungpil] Wando-eup, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do (Eupjang Kim Heesu) announced on the 18th that it has hired dedicated personnel to crack down on illegal dumping of household waste and launched intensive inspections.

Recently, due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, the use of disposable products has increased as more people order delivery food rather than dining out, and illegal dumping of household waste has also increased.

Accordingly, since the end of last month, Wando-eup has hired two personnel to patrol the downtown area daily and crack down on illegal dumping of household waste.

Since patrolling the entire downtown area of Wando-eup from the 29th of last month, 34 cases of illegal dumping have been detected so far. The addresses and names of the offenders will be re-investigated, and after prior notification, fines will be imposed.

Illegal dumping of household waste is subject to a fine of 200,000 KRW according to Article 68 of the Waste Management Act and Article 38-4 of the Enforcement Decree of the same Act.

Eupjang Kim Heesu said, “We will do our best to maintain a clean and beautiful Wando-eup, befitting the image of the Island of Health, Wando,” and added, “From the second half of the year, we will install mobile CCTVs in habitual illegal dumping areas, which are vulnerable spots, to completely eradicate illegal dumping of household waste.”

Officials from the Environment Team also said in unison, “Since cleaning administration is the most difficult task in Wando-eup, we expect residents to voluntarily participate in keeping Wando-eup clean by not only cleaning around their own homes but also by cultivating a mature sense of ownership that refrains from illegal dumping.”

Inspector Kim said, “Illegal dumping frequently occurs in densely populated areas such as around apartments and villas,” and added, “Disposable delivery food containers must be washed before recycling because food residue prevents recycling. They should be washed and separated for recycling or disposed of in designated volume-based waste bags.”

Wando＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyungpil ckp6737@asiae.co.kr

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