Gochang-gun to Operate Intensive Agricultural Waste Collection Period Until the 15th of Next Month

Published 16 Nov.2023 09:29(KST)

Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk announced on the 16th that it will operate a focused collection period for agricultural waste until the 15th of next month to create a clean rural environment and promote recycling.

Waste vinyl and empty pesticide bottles generated from farms are stored at village collection points, then transported by private consignment collectors to the Korea Environment Corporation, which pays compensation based on the collection performance.

Gochang-gun Government Office. [Photo by Gochang-gun]

Compensation is paid at 100 to 140 KRW per kilogram of waste vinyl depending on the impurity content, 100 KRW per pesticide plastic bottle, and 80 KRW per pesticide bag.

In addition, non-recyclable agricultural waste is collected by the county after being reported to the town or township and disposed of by consignment to waste disposal companies.

However, farms or corporations that discharge large amounts of 5 tons or more must report as business waste emitters and handle consignment disposal on their own.

A county official said, “We are making efforts for a clean rural environment and sustainable agriculture, and we ask for active participation and cooperation from local farmers and related organizations.”