Pocheon City Conducts On-Site Inspections and Implements Measures to Address Uncollected Household Waste Issue

Baek Younghyun, mayor of Pocheon City, presided over a countermeasure meeting on October 1, attended by related department heads and town and township chiefs, to address the issue of uncollected household waste. He also directly inspected the sites in the city.

Baek Younghyun, mayor of Pocheon, chaired a countermeasure meeting attended by heads of related departments and town and township chiefs on the 1st to resolve the issue of uncollected household waste, and directly inspected the sites in the city. Provided by Pocheon City

The collection and transportation of household waste in Pocheon City is managed by cleaning service companies, divided into four regions. However, since September, there have been cases where some sanitation workers have failed to collect waste on time. The reasons cited for these delays include violations of the tear line on volume-based waste bags, overweight bags, and mixing of foreign substances with recyclables.

According to the city, measures are being implemented such as promoting proper waste separation and disposal methods, providing guidance on the correct use of standard waste bags, and imposing fines on those who dispose of waste illegally. In addition, the city is cooperating with service companies to deploy additional personnel to minimize the issue of uncollected waste.

Furthermore, the city is utilizing temporary workers and inspectors from the town and township administrative welfare centers to identify individuals responsible for improper waste disposal, while conducting guidance and promotional activities. Efforts are ongoing to spread a culture of proper waste disposal.

Baek Younghyun, mayor of Pocheon City, presided over a countermeasure meeting attended by heads of related departments and town and township chiefs on the 1st to resolve the issue of uncollected household waste, and directly inspected the sites in the city. Provided by Pocheon City

Baek Younghyun, mayor of Pocheon City, stated, "I deeply empathize with the inconvenience citizens are experiencing due to the issue of uncollected household waste, and I will do my utmost to resolve it quickly." He also urged, "I ask all citizens to adhere to proper waste disposal methods."

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