Gyeongsan City Accelerates Food Waste Disposal Reform and Family, Cultural Heritage-Friendly Administration

Full Introduction of ‘Sticker-Type Payment Certificates’ Starting in April
Major Push for Low Birth Rate Campaigns and Imdang Heritage Projects

Gyeongsan City is pursuing a multifaceted, citizen-centered administration by improving its food waste disposal system, promoting cultural movements to overcome low birth rates, and implementing projects that utilize local cultural heritage.

Food waste collection container with sticker. Provided by Gyeongsan City

First, starting in April, Gyeongsan City will replace the existing plastic chip-style payment certificate for food waste disposal with a sticker format.

This change is intended to address the problem of chip holder breakage and prevent illegal distribution. A band-type sticker, which is attached to the handle of the designated waste container, will be introduced.

The sticker is designed to be partially damaged during collection, making reuse impossible, and different colors are used for each capacity to enhance visibility.

In particular, a new 60-liter size has been added to expand disposal options for residents, and previously purchased chips can be used until they are exhausted.

Social campaigns to improve citizens' quality of life are also actively underway.

On March 28 and 29, the city launched the "Four Major Cultural Movements to Overcome the Burden of Low Birth Rates" at the 2026 Family Festa.

This campaign was organized to reduce the conventional burdens associated with marriage, childbirth, and childcare, and to foster a family-friendly community culture.

The city engaged residents and built consensus through promotional booths and a pledge campaign, and plans to further strengthen customized policies tailored to each stage of life.

In addition, a cultural heritage utilization project that highlights the historical value of the region is also drawing attention.

Starting in April, the Imdang Relics Exhibition Hall will officially launch the 2026 Vibrant National Heritage Utilization Project, "The Apdok Kingdom: Meeting the Future and Dreaming of Immortality," sponsored by the National Heritage Administration.

Now in its sixth year, this project features a variety of programs that allow citizens to easily and enjoyably experience the history of the ancient Apdok Kingdom, such as archaeological tours, artifact cooking classes, and ancient tomb mission mysteries.

An official from Gyeongsan City stated, "We will continue to implement diverse policies that citizens can truly feel, including environmental protection through improved disposal systems, resolving the issue of low birth rates, and promoting the value of our cultural heritage."

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