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Policy Meeting with Sangam-dong Residents on the Evening of the 26th to Prevent Incineration Plant Construction

Mapo-gu Expands New Standard for Recycling: ‘Incineration Zero Stores’

Mapo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Park Gang-su) is recruiting apartments and multi-family housing to participate in the ‘Apartment-type Incineration Zero Stores,’ aiming to reduce waste and promote recycling through resident participation.

The recruitment targets apartments and multi-family housing located in Mapo-gu, with priority given to those wishing to participate by October.

The ‘Apartment-type Incineration Zero Stores’ are designed to be 4 to 6 meters wide and 3 meters deep, equipped inside with more segmented recycling bins for vinyl, cans, plastics, clothing, and more.

Additionally, multi-purpose compactors capable of compressing transparent PET bottles and cans will be provided to help residents recycle more conveniently.

The detailed installation scale will be adjusted according to the number of households and on-site conditions, and the operation method will be activated in line with the existing separate collection methods of multi-family housing.

With this recruitment, the district plans to increase the currently operating seven Incineration Zero Stores to 33 by the end of the year, aiming to reduce 150 tons of household waste annually.

Management offices and residents who wish to apply for the ‘Apartment-type Incineration Zero Stores’ or have questions can contact the Resource Circulation Division of Mapo-gu Office.

Mapo-gu Seeks Path to a ‘City Without Incineration’ Hand in Hand with Residents

On the 26th at 7 p.m., the district held a policy meeting with representatives of apartment complexes in Sangam-dong at Mapo-gu Office.

About 40 people attended, including Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu, the head of the Resource Circulation Division, the Avoidance Facility TF team, the chairpersons of the Sangam-dong apartment residents’ representative meetings, management office heads, and residents, engaging in heated discussions to prevent the construction of an incineration plant.

Mayor Park Gang-su of Mapo-gu said, “If we oppose the construction of additional incineration plants, we must start with what we can do right now,” adding, “Mapo-gu has set a plan to reduce 10,862 tons of household waste this year and is making every effort, but it is difficult to achieve without resident participation,” urging active involvement in expanding the Incineration Zero Stores.

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