Jongno-gu Increases Septic Tank Cleaning Base Fee by 1,100 Won for the First Time in 11 Years

Due to rising costs including labor and fuel, fees are increased for the first time in 11 years... Base fee (0.75㎥) raised from 21,400 KRW to 22,500 KRW (+1,100 KRW), excess fee (per 0.1㎥) increased from 1,550 KRW to 2,200 KRW (+650 KRW)... A fine up to 1 million KRW will be imposed if cleaning is not done at least once a year

Jongno-gu (District Mayor Jeong Munheon) raised the septic tank cleaning fees as of January 1 this year.

This fee increase is the first in 11 years since January 2013. While efforts have been made to refrain from raising fees considering the residents' burden, as of 2023, Jongno-gu's fees ranked 24th out of 25 autonomous districts in Seoul, placing it near the bottom. Taking into account the rise in various costs such as labor and fuel, this increase was implemented.

The basic fee (0.75㎥) was raised by 1,100 KRW from 21,400 KRW to 22,500 KRW, and the excess fee (per 0.1㎥) was increased by 650 KRW from 1,550 KRW to 2,200 KRW.

To this end, a self cost analysis service and the Seoul City recommended fees for feces collection and transportation were reflected, and the ordinance was revised along with the establishment of enforcement rules.

Internal cleaning of septic tanks must be conducted at least once a year, and failure to clean will result in a fine of up to 1 million KRW based on the Sewerage Act. Additionally, receipts must be kept for three years after cleaning through an agency.

Meanwhile, feces and septic tank internal cleaning can be requested by phone for each neighborhood through the district office website, and starting this year, reservations are also accepted via the Jongno Smart City mobile app (JongnoPick) to provide convenience to residents.

For more details, the Cleaning Administration Division's Cleaning Administration Team provides guidance.

A Jongno-gu official explained, “The fee increase was made to prevent the deterioration of management for septic tank cleaning agencies and to improve workers' treatment,” adding, “We hope residents apply at least once a year via phone or app.”

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