"Incheon Revises Waste Management Strategy Ahead of 2026 Landfill Ban"
"Incheon Revises Waste Management Strategy Ahead of 2026 Landfill Ban" In response to the impending ban on direct landfilling of household waste in 2026, Incheon is recalibrating its approach to waste management, signaling a shift in responsibilities and strategies. Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok announced a significant overhaul of the incinerator expansion system, pivoting towards a model centered on local governance. The move aims to align with the principle of waste disposal at its origin, placing emphasis on district and county-led initiatives supported by municipal coordination. While framed as a return to regulatory principles, the decision has sparked debates over accountability, with some districts, notably Bupyeong-gu, expressing reservations about the redistribution of responsibilities. Earlier collaborative efforts, such as plans for wide-area incinerators shared among autonomous districts, now face reevaluation as each locality is tasked with formulating its waste disposal...