Goyang City to Launch 2025 RFID Food Waste Metering System Project

Existing Disposal Method Allowed Through September
Mandatory Use of Metering Devices Begins in October

Goyang Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Donghwan) announced on August 30 that it will officially launch the "2025 RFID-Based Food Waste Metering System Support Project for Apartment Complexes" starting in September.

Goyang City to Implement RFID-Based Food Waste Weight Measurement System in 2025. Provided by Goyang Special City

The city selected 13 complexes (5,575 households) through a public application process targeting apartment complexes with 60 or more households within the city. A total of 95 metering devices have been installed and are currently being operated on a trial basis.

To date, a total of 1,255 metering devices have been distributed to 124 complexes (71,093 households) within the city.

The pilot operation will continue until the end of August. During this period, residents will learn how to use the RFID metering devices and replace collection bins, and no fees will be charged. Therefore, residents should dispose of food waste using the existing method.

Starting in September, the city will fully implement the metering system for food waste disposal, but for one month, the existing disposal method will also be allowed in parallel to minimize confusion for both residents and collection companies. From October, exclusive use of the metering devices will become mandatory.

The RFID metering device operates by inserting a prepaid transportation card to open the lid. After placing food waste inside and pressing the close button, the weight is automatically measured. Once the fee is paid, the card can be removed. At this time, the prepaid card must have a balance of at least 500 won to be used normally.

A city official stated, "The RFID metering device enables the implementation of the principle that those who generate waste bear the cost, as fees are charged based on the amount disposed. It also provides immediate waste reduction effects, raises awareness about reducing waste, and helps maintain cleanliness at disposal sites. We expect high satisfaction from citizens."

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