Suwon Intensifies Inspections on Improper Designated Waste Handling Facilities

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Kang Han-seo] From July 15 to 31, Suwon will conduct comprehensive guidance inspections on waste management and treatment at approximately 30 designated waste-emitting facilities within the city.

'Designated waste' refers to medical waste, various oils discarded from machinery, and other substances that can pollute the environment or cause harm to human health through infectious diseases.

Inspection targets include designated waste-emitting facilities that were newly registered or filed change notices this year, specifically those that discharge 300kg or more of medical waste annually or 50 tons or more of other designated waste.

Inspection teams composed of experts and city officials will visit individual facilities to conduct intensive inspections on waste storage conditions and proper treatment compliance. Inspections will be divided between medical waste-emitting facilities and other designated waste-emitting facilities.

Inspection teams will order immediate on-site corrections of any violations of relevant laws and regulations, and plan to impose administrative sanctions based on the severity of violations.

A city official stated, "Through this inspection, we will promote proper treatment of designated waste to prevent environmental pollution and resolve inconvenience for residents," and added, "We will continue to inspect related facilities to eradicate illegal designated waste disposal."