Goseong-gun, Gyeongnam, "Protect the Environment and Earn Money"

Operation of Unmanned Recycling Collection Machines for Transparent PET Bottles and Cans

Goseong-gun, Gyeongnam Province, has been conducting a pilot operation of unmanned recycling collection machines for transparent PET bottles and cans since the 19th.

The unmanned collection machine installed in front of CGV in Goseong-eup, which is easily accessible to residents, was set up to improve residents' awareness of separating transparent PET bottles and cans and to encourage active participation.

Goseong-gun, Gyeongnam Province, is conducting a pilot operation of unmanned recycling collection machines that collect transparent PET bottles and cans.

When transparent PET bottles and cans are inserted into the vending machine-type unmanned recycling collection machine, points are accumulated according to the quantity, which can be exchanged for cash or local gift certificates.

Users can install the ‘Goseong-gun Recycling’ application on their mobile phones and sign up to use it. For iPhone users, they can scan a designated QR code to sign up and use the service.

By entering a personal mobile phone number on the unmanned collection machine screen and opening the input slot to insert transparent PET bottles and cans, 10 points (10 won) per collected recyclable item are credited to the registered account. When accumulated points reach 2,000 or more, they can be redeemed for cash, and when they reach 5,000 or more, they can be exchanged for local gift certificates.

The collected recyclables go through processes such as crushing and washing to be reborn as new resources like clothing and nonwoven fabric, contributing to resource circulation and waste reduction by utilizing high-quality recycled materials.

County Governor Sang-geun Lee said, “Through the operation of the unmanned recycling collection machines, we expect to increase the collection rate of high value-added recyclables such as transparent PET bottles and cans, and lay the foundation for a circular economy through resource recycling and the practice of separation at source.” He added, “During the pilot operation, we will analyze the amount of recycled collection and promotional effects, and then decide whether to expand the installation in the future. We ask for the residents’ great interest and active participation.”

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