Suncheon-si Initiates Environmental Cleanup by Disposing 200 Tons of Abandoned Waste on National and Public Lands

Improving Urban Aesthetics and Preventing Secondary Environmental Pollution by Managing Abandoned Waste in Abandoned Roads, Rivers, and Vacant Lots

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City in Jeollanam-do announced on the 21st that it will carry out a large-scale urban environmental cleanup by disposing of abandoned waste of unknown origin on national and public lands.

The city plans to process 200 tons of abandoned waste this year, including discarded concrete, gypsum boards, and construction materials left on national and public lands such as abandoned roads, rivers, and vacant lots, which are damaging the cityscape and causing environmental pollution.

To this end, the city will conduct a comprehensive survey of abandoned waste status in each eup, myeon, and dong by next month, and from April, it plans to sequentially dispose of the waste through specialized disposal companies according to the type of abandoned waste.

By the end of the year, the city will analyze the results and achievements of the disposal of abandoned waste on national and public lands, and any waste not disposed of will be reflected in next year’s projects to continuously manage abandoned waste and prevent secondary environmental pollution.

The city plans to continuously conduct strong crackdowns by identifying household waste abandoned in places such as riverbanks and vacant lots and imposing fines on illegal dumpers.

An official from Suncheon City’s Cleaning Resources Department said, “Suncheon City is strongly promoting the ‘Citizen Movement to Reduce Household Waste’ this year,” and added, “We ask all citizens, including institutions, organizations, and merchant associations, to work together.”

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