Gapyeong County: "No Plans to Increase Pay-as-You-Throw Bag Prices This Year"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Gapyeong County has announced supply stabilization measures in response to recent signs of hoarding of pay-as-you-throw bags amid spillover effects from the Middle East conflict.

The county announced on the 29th that it will implement supply stabilization measures to alleviate concerns about potential pay-as-you-throw bag supply shortages and price increases due to oil price volatility, and to restore market order.

The county currently holds inventory of approximately 10 months' worth of pay-as-you-throw bags, and has already prepared budgets in anticipation of increased demand. The county has also established a system that allows for immediate additional production when necessary.

In particular, the county clearly stated that there are absolutely no plans to increase pay-as-you-throw bag prices, and maintains the policy of keeping current prices stable to help stabilize consumer prices and ease financial burdens on residents.

Kim Sung-hun, director of the Resource Circulation Division, said, "Regardless of Middle East conditions, we are securing sufficient quantities of pay-as-you-throw bags and operating a constant production system," and added, "Please do not be swayed by unfounded rumors and continue your daily lives with peace of mind."