Guro-gu Provides Guidelines for Disposing of 'Kimchi-Making Waste' During Kimjang Season

From November 1 to December 31 for 2 months
Kimchi-making waste over 20ℓ... Allowed to dispose in general waste volume-based bags (white)

Guro-gu has announced guidelines for disposing of kimchi-making waste during the winter kimchi season from November 1 to December 31, a period of two months.

To facilitate the disposal and collection of large amounts of kimchi-making waste, the district temporarily allows kimchi-making waste over 20ℓ to be disposed of in general waste volume-based bags (white) during this period. However, kimchi-making waste under 20ℓ should be disposed of in food waste volume-based bags (yellow) as usual.

In particular, for apartment complexes, if kimchi-making waste over 20ℓ is placed in food waste collection bins or individual measuring devices (RFID), the bins may overflow, making it difficult to dispose of other food waste. Therefore, it is recommended to place the waste next to the collection bins.

Additionally, when disposing of waste over 20ℓ, only kimchi-making waste must be placed in the general waste volume-based bags. Mixing with general waste such as kimchi plastic bags will result in a fine of 100,000 KRW.

For more details, please check the news board on the Guro-gu website or contact the Cleaning Administration Division.

A Guro-gu official stated, “Residents often experience inconvenience in waste disposal due to the large amount of waste generated during the kimchi-making season,” and added, “We ask for residents’ active cooperation according to the temporary disposal guidelines.”

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