Gwangjin-gu Temporarily Allows Kimchi Waste Disposal in Regular Volume-Based Waste Bags

Special Collection Period Until the End of This Year...Kimchi-Making Waste Can Be Disposed of in Volume-Based Waste Bags
Attach Designated Stickers for Raw Food Waste Such as Napa Cabbage, Radish, Onion from Households; Check Gwangjin District Office Website or Achasan Meori

Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) will operate a special collection period for two months from November to December, allowing the disposal of kimchi-making waste in regular volume-based waste bags.

Household food waste generated after kimchi-making, such as napa cabbage and onions, can be disposed of in regular volume-based waste bags (general 20ℓ). This applies to all single-family and multi-family households except those using food waste volume-based meters (RFID).

This initiative was promoted to alleviate residents' inconvenience caused by the large amount of waste during the kimchi-making season. Considering that kimchi-making waste is generally bulky while the capacity of food waste volume-based bags is only up to 5ℓ, this measure aims to improve waste disposal convenience and prevent illegal dumping.

The disposal method is to attach a dedicated sticker to the regular volume-based waste bag before disposal. However, vegetables with seasoning or pickled vegetables must still be placed in food waste bags as before. Items classified as general waste, such as chili stems, green onion roots, onion skins, and garlic stalks, must also be separated and disposed of accordingly.

Mixing with household waste or other food waste is not allowed. If caught, the waste may not be collected, or a fine may be imposed.

The dedicated stickers can be downloaded from the Gwangjin-gu Office website. Stickers attached to the November issue of the district newsletter ‘Achasan Meari’ or the provided notices can also be used. For more details, inquiries can be made to the Cleaning Department.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “We have prepared a special collection period to facilitate smooth food waste disposal during the peak kimchi-making season,” adding, “We will continue to strive to implement practical policies that minimize daily inconveniences.”

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