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160 tons of illegally dumped trash on Seoul’s roads annually… Please report it

Seoul Facilities Corporation, Focused Management through Citizen Campaigns
Reward for Reporting… 10,000 KRW per Report
, ‘[E-Daily Reporter Park Tae-jin] Seoul Facilities Corporation announced on the 16th that they are launching a citizen reporting campaign targeting 12 Seoul expressways where illegal dumping of trash frequently occurs.’,
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, According to the corporation, about 160 tons of trash have been generated annually over the past five years on 12 expressways such as Olympic Highway, Gangbyeonbuk Highway, Dongbu Arterial Road, Naebu Circular Road, and Bukbu Arterial Road.’,
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, ‘The types of trash vary widely from styrofoam, cardboard boxes to furniture, home appliances, and construction materials.’,
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, ‘Illegally dumped trash on these expressways not only pollutes the road surroundings but also poses a significant risk of traffic accidents.’,
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, ‘In response, the corporation has organized this campaign to instill awareness in the perpetrators of illegal dumping and to improve citizens’ consciousness.’,
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, ‘To activate the already-operating KakaoTalk reporting channel for preventing illegal dumping, the corporation will provide a reward of 10,000 KRW per report. The reports can include not only illegal dumping of trash but also cases of improper loading and vehicles without covers.’,
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, ‘By adding the channel “Seoul Expressway Illegal Dumping Reports” through the KakaoTalk friend search and sending photos or videos (including the date of capture) that can identify the vehicle’s license plate, one can participate.’,
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, ‘For more details, refer to the Seoul Facilities Corporation website.’,
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, ‘Additionally, the corporation has selected over 30 habitual dumping sites, such as in front of Noryangjin Fish Market on Olympic Highway, near Sky Park in the Nanji direction on Gangbyeonbuk Highway, and near Gunja Bridge on Dongbu Arterial Road, for focused management. This includes installing CCTVs, attaching educational banners, and installing green space barrier fences to prevent dumping.’,
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, ‘Hyung-Yeong Park, CEO of Seoul Facilities Corporation, stated, “Illegal dumping of trash on expressways is a serious issue threatening citizens’ lives and safety,” and requested “active participation and reports from citizens.”‘
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