Gangbuk-gu Supports Up to 400,000 KRW for Food Waste Processor Purchases

50% Support for Food Waste Processor Purchase Cost, Maximum Limit 400,000 KRW
First-Come, First-Served Recruitment of 100 Households from April 1

Gangbuk-gu, Seoul (Mayor Lee Soon-hee) will provide up to 400,000 KRW to support the purchase of small home food waste reducers (hereinafter referred to as food waste processors) to reduce food waste.

The support targets Gangbuk-gu residents who purchase home food waste processors after the recruitment announcement date (March 21), limited to households living in detached houses and multi-family housing excluding apartments.

The purchased food waste processors must be certified products with quality marks such as K-Mark, Environmental Label, Group Standard, or Q-Mark. Selected recipients must submit usage records and respond to surveys.

The support amount is 50% of the purchase cost of the food waste processor, with a maximum limit of 400,000 KRW. The subsidy will be paid approximately 2 to 3 months after the application date.

The district plans to support the purchase cost of food waste processors for the first 100 households on a first-come, first-served basis this year. Residents wishing to apply should visit the Gangbuk-gu Cleaning Administration Division from April 1 (Monday) with the subsidy application form, purchase proof, resident registration certificate, and other required documents.

For detailed information on required documents, support conditions, and more, please check the Gangbuk-gu website (Our District Introduction → Notice Board → Public Announcements) or contact the Cleaning Administration Division.

Lee Soon-hee, Mayor of Gangbuk-gu, said, “This support project was launched to fundamentally reduce food waste,” adding, “We will continue to do our best to promote waste minimization and resource circulation to make Gangbuk-gu an eco-friendly city.”

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