SUDOKWON Landfill Site in the Seoul Metropolitan Area

Waste Processing Methods:
- Methods for handling waste in the Seoul metropolitan area.
- Landfilling and incineration processes.
- Categorization between materials for landfill and those for incineration.
- Focus on household waste and general waste from businesses.
Regeneration through Methane Gas:
- Methane gas utilized for power generation.
- High-quality biogas produced from wastewater.
- Usage of biogas for automotive fuel, power generation, and heating.
Knowledge Transfer to Various Countries:
- Expertise shared with countries like Vietnam, the Philippines, Cambodia, Russia, and China.
- Collaboration with local institutions for mutual coexistence.
- Development and enhancement of the landfill site in the Seoul metropolitan area.
- Initiatives such as citizen education programs, sports classes, and charity golf tournaments.
Challenges Faced in the Initial Stages:
- Reclamation of land from the sea for landfill purposes.
- Initial opposition and challenges faced when burying the first waste.
- Transformation into an eco-friendly landfill site acknowledged globally.
Creating Value from Discarded Items:
- Emphasizing the idea that discarded items can be transformed into new values.
- Commitment to coexistence and sustainable practices.
Presentation by the SUDOKWON Landfill Site Manager:
- Showcasing "The Best Practice of Waste Management in Korea."
- Highlighting the main building and its surroundings.
- Emphasizing the eco-friendly features and landscaping resembling a park.
Landfill Site Construction and Operation:
- Establishment in 2000 under the Ministry of Environment.
- Operational and management aspects of the landfill site.
- Usage since 1992, with previous sites including Nanjido and Haneulgongwon.
Transition to Public Corporation:
- Initially operated by government officials and the Korea Environment Corporation.
- Transition to a public corporation due to identified issues in 2000.
- Nanjido landfill faced environmental problems due to improper waste management.
Environmental Challenges and Solutions:
- Addressing issues such as leachate (liquid formed during waste decomposition) and landfill gas.
- Implementation of sanitary landfill design to prevent environmental damage.
- Globally recognized as one of the best-managed sanitary landfills.
Revenue Streams and Green Initiatives:

Importance of entrance fees for waste disposal.
Selling electricity generated from waste to KEPCO (Korea Electric Power Corporation).
Engagement in Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects for greenhouse gas reduction.
Sharing waste management policies with international communities.