"Food Waste Reduced by 41% After Installation"... Siheung City Expands RFID Volume Meter Program

Installed in 55% of Apartment Complexes
Plan to Continue Expansion

On June 19, Siheung City in Gyeonggi Province announced plans to expand its support program for the installation of 'RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)-based food waste volume meters' in apartment complexes, with the aim of reducing food waste and enhancing management efficiency.

Siheung City is expanding support for the installation of 'RFID-based food waste volume meters,' mainly in apartment complexes. It has been analyzed that the amount of food waste discharged has decreased by 41%. Provided by Siheung City

The city began this initiative in 2018 and, as of last year, had supported the installation of a total of 1,249 volume meters. Currently, approximately 55% of all apartment complexes in the city, based on the number of households, use RFID volume meters when disposing of food waste.

This year, on June 17, the city completed the first phase of the project by installing 20 units in four apartment complexes in the Jeongwang and Geomo-dong areas. In response to increasing demand, the city has secured additional funding and is currently installing 25 more units in two apartment complexes in Jeonggok-dong.

The RFID volume meter identifies the user and charges a fee based on the amount of food waste disposed. The city believes this system is highly effective because residents do not need to purchase special food waste bags and are encouraged to reduce waste themselves. According to the city's analysis, apartment complexes with the volume meters have achieved an average reduction rate of about 41%. The city also reported that, in addition to suppressing food waste generation, complaints about odors and pests have decreased.

Yoo Sangseon, head of the Resource Circulation Division of Siheung City, stated, "The RFID volume meter is an effective tool for reducing food waste and improving disposal practices in apartment complexes," adding, "We will continue to develop policies to reduce waste and create a more pleasant residential environment."

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