Suwon Mayor Yeum Tae-young: "War on Waste Must Be Carried Out Without Delay, Based on Principle"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jeong Jun-sung] Suwon Mayor Yeum Tae-young emphasized that "reducing the use of disposable products and properly sorting and disposing of waste is the minimum effort to protect our living environment and the Earth."

Mayor Yeum said on the 30th at the 'Extended Executive Meeting in April,' held in both non-face-to-face and face-to-face formats, "Due to COVID-19, disposable waste has increased sharply, and improperly sorted waste is also on the rise." He continued, "We all must recognize the severity of the waste problem and take action to practice 'waste reduction.'"

He further stated, "Our city is waging a 'war on waste' by prohibiting the inflow of waste from areas that violate sorting regulations into resource recovery facilities for up to one month." He instructed, "Actively seek cooperation so citizens can empathize with and understand the purpose, and carry out the plan without delay based on the principles we have established."

The city began sampling inspections of household waste for incineration flowing into resource recovery facilities starting on the 22nd of last month.

Accordingly, the city is imposing 'household waste inflow suspension' measures on neighborhoods that disposed of waste below the inflow standards. The inflow suspension measures are implemented based on the inflow waste standards of the 'Residents' Agreement for Operation of Suwon City Resource Recovery Facility,' concluded between Suwon City and the Residents' Support Council of the Suwon City Resource Recovery Facility.

A 'first warning' is issued to neighborhoods where standard violations are detected. When non-compliance with inflow standards is detected even after the first warning, an 'inflow suspension measure' of 3 days to 1 month is imposed. Areas subject to inflow suspension have their household waste collection and transportation services halted by contractors.

Mayor Yeum Tae-young said, "The role of neighborhood administrative welfare center staff, group members, and others who guide and inspect proper waste sorting is truly important," and added, "We will consider support for neighborhoods that lead by example."