Seoul City and the Korea Recycling Resource Distribution Support Center conducted the assessment together, examining sorting quality, processing efficiency, the creation of separate-disposal infrastructure, and efforts to expand recycling. The evaluation was divided into two categories: public sorting facilities and initiatives to expand disposal, collection, and recycling.
On March 29, the district said Songpa maintained a processing capacity exceeding 50 tons per day (about 55.1 short tons) and achieved a sorting rate of 75.7%, earning high marks for both efficiency and quality. Officials pointed to the introduction of a robot-arm automated sorting system and upgrades to the sorting line as key contributors.
In the disposal, collection, and recycling expansion category, Songpa strengthened a resident-driven recovery system and collected 75 tons of paper cartons (about 82.7 short tons). The district also operated a direct-reward program for paper cartons at 27 locations to encourage proper source separation.
Songpa said the results reflect balanced performance across all stages, from disposal through sorting and recycling.
