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The government permits the direct landfill of 163,000 tons of household waste at the metropolitan landfill during maintenance of public incineration facilities to manage waste disposal effectively.

This year, 163,000 tons of daily waste from the Seoul Metropolitan Area will be exceptionally direct-landfilled at the Incheon landfill due to the operational halt of public incineration facilities.

The Korean authorities have permitted the direct landfilling of household waste at the Seoul metropolitan landfill during the maintenance period of public incineration facilities to reduce reliance on private waste disposal services.

SK Inc. has announced the incineration of approximately 20% of its shares, totaling 4.8 trillion won, marking the largest stock buyback in history.

Since this year, the ban on direct landfill of living waste in the metropolitan area has decreased the volume of garbage dramatically, yet it has sparked controversy over illegal incineration in other regions.

Slovnaft's plan to build the largest waste incineration plant in Slovakia is moving forward with a favorable recommendation from the Ministry of the Environment, despite concerns over increased waste importation.

Seoul's major projects, including a new incinerator and the Namsan Gondola, have faced setbacks due to procedural violations and legal challenges.

Seoul City has decided not to appeal the Supreme Court's decision regarding the construction of a new incineration facility in Mapo, which may hinder its plans for public waste treatment.

Seoul City is deliberating whether to appeal a court ruling against the establishment of a new incineration facility in the Mapo district after losing in both the first and second trials.

This article discusses the controversy surrounding the consignment of municipal solid waste management in South Korea's metropolitan area, revealing over 530,000 tons handled by private companies since the ban on landfill began in January.

The Madrid City Council's commitment to shut down the Valdemingómez incinerator by 2035 is at risk as new contracts extend its operation to 2040, causing concern among local residents.

The first second-stage response to a wildfire this year was declared in Hamyang, South Korea, following a three-day battle against the flames.

A hazardous waste incineration plant in Tartu, Estonia, is set to start testing a new facility that is seven times more powerful than the existing one, which currently processes nearly 2000 tons of waste annually.

A report critiques South Korea's government strategy for reducing plastic waste, arguing it misrepresents recycling and prioritizes energy recovery over actual reduction and reuse.

The Parkes Shire Council has officially opposed a proposed waste incinerator that would burn waste from Sydney.

The Seoul High Court upheld a lower court's ruling against the city's plans for a new waste incineration plant in Mapo, requiring a comprehensive re-evaluation of the project's feasibility.

A new analysis reveals significant disparities in contract costs for private waste incineration among municipalities in South Korea's metropolitan area, leading to potential financial strain on local governments.

The South Korean government has announced a reduction in the installation period for public incineration facilities from nearly 12 years to just over 8 years, amid ongoing disputes over waste management.

Estonia is set to experience another price hike this summer due to a new waste incineration tax introduced by the Ministry of Climate, affecting all households regardless of their income or location.

Cheongju City has signed an agreement with local waste incineration companies to refrain from accepting household waste from the capital region, though environmental groups criticize the measure as ineffective and merely administrative.

A report from the Internal Control Body of the Attorney General's Office highlights a lack of transparency in the handling of significant drug seizures and incinerations in Mexico.