Seongdong District Steps Up Crackdown on Illegal Dumping... 1,260 Fines Issued in First Half of the Year

Dedicated Enforcement Teams Deployed
in High-Risk Areas such as Wangsimnidoseon-dong and Seongsu-dong Shopping Districts

Seongdong District of Seoul (District Mayor Yoo Bohwa) is strengthening its enforcement and prevention efforts against illegal dumping of household waste. In the first half of this year, the district handled 2,932 civil complaints related to illegal dumping and imposed fines in 1,260 of these cases. Both figures represent increases of 3% and 4%, respectively, compared to the same period last year.

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) for illegal dumping crackdown. Provided by Seongdong-gu.

At the beginning of this year, the district established the "2026 Illegal Dumping Eradication Comprehensive Plan," under which it is promoting 11 initiatives across three key areas: intensive management of illegal household waste dumping, administration of business waste disposal systems, and the creation of a clean city in cooperation with residents.

As the summer months bring heightened sanitary concerns, the district has been intensifying on-site enforcement and public guidance since August, focusing on areas with frequent illegal dumping and bustling shopping districts. Dedicated enforcement teams are assigned to patrol regions with frequent waste disposal complaints, such as Wangsimnidoseon-dong, Wangsimni 2-dong, Haengdang-dong, and Seongsu-dong shopping streets. In June, 20 new closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras for enforcement purposes were installed at 20 locations with recurring violations and are now in operation. The district also plans to provide nearby residents with information on proper waste disposal methods, including designated days and times for waste disposal.

Resident participation initiatives are also ongoing. Up until July this year, 107 people participated in the resident reward program for reporting illegal dumping, receiving up to 50,000 won per incident, while 179 residents joined the cigarette butt collection program, collecting a total of 708 kilograms of cigarette butts.

District Mayor Yoo Bohwa stated, "Preventing illegal dumping of household waste requires not only administrative efforts but also the active participation of both residents and business owners," adding, "By striking a balance between on-site prevention, enforcement, and public awareness efforts, we will continue to build a clean Seongdong District where all residents can enjoy a pleasant daily life."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.