'Smart Pet Waste Disposal System' Established in 13 Parks in Incheon

Incheon City announced on the 20th that it has established a 'Smart Pet Waste Disposal System' by installing 13 automatic pet waste bag vending machines and collection bins in 11 parks, including Mujugol Park.

This system provides a comfortable and convenient park service for visitors with pets through ▲ membership registration via the smartphone app (PUPPOOP) ▲ distribution of pet waste bags ▲ use of waste collection bins ▲ and personalized walk and waste records.

The purpose is to increase owners' responsibility for managing their dogs, reduce conflicts between pet owners and non-pet owners due to the growing number of pet households, and create a city where people and animals coexist.

To solve the persistent issue of pet waste disposal in parks, the city developed the system with support from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. In November last year, vending machines and collection bins were installed at Wolmi Park's pet playground and Sintree Park in Bupyeong-gu for a one-month pilot operation, and additional installations were completed this year in 11 parks.

Smart Pet Waste Disposal System Installed in Mujugol Park, Yeonsu-gu [Photo provided by Incheon City]

The city plans to continuously improve the system by reflecting user feedback and share usage status through social networking service (SNS) channels. The number of PUPPOOP app users in the Incheon area is 315, with a total of 534 uses recorded so far.

An official from Incheon City stated, "We expect that the establishment of the pet waste disposal system in parks will resolve conflicts among citizens and provide a pleasant resting space."

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