Samcheok City and Sampyo Cement Sign Agreement to Achieve Zero Landfill of Municipal Solid Waste

On November 21, Samcheok City in Gangwon Province signed a "Mutual Cooperation Agreement for Achieving Zero Landfill of Municipal Solid Waste" with local company SAMPYO Cement Co., Ltd.

Exterior view of Samcheok City Hall.

This agreement aims to establish a foundation for a resource-circulating society and move toward an eco-friendly city through the creation of a resource circulation complex in Samcheok. It also reflects the local company's intention to pursue meaningful social contribution projects based on coexistence with the local community.

The main points of the agreement include: joint promotion of the resource circulation complex; cooperation on permits and approvals required for the complex; and administrative and financial support. The agreement also covers Samcheok City’s ongoing projects, such as the relocation of the Municipal Resource Recovery Center, the installation of a construction waste recycling and sorting facility, and future cooperation on expanding the pre-treatment facility for converting combustible municipal waste into fuel.

Through this agreement, the city expects to proactively respond to the policy banning direct landfill of municipal solid waste and to generate economic benefits such as extending the lifespan of landfill sites. SAMPYO Cement is also expected to enhance its eco-friendly corporate image by strengthening its foundation for integration with the local community and jointly participating in Samcheok City’s waste management policies.

A city official stated, "SAMPYO Cement has actively cooperated by providing part of the development site free of charge in accordance with the agreement, which greatly contributes to realizing a sustainable, eco-friendly city," adding, "We will continue to take the lead in environmental administration for the benefit of the local community."

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