The landfill sites will be developed and used for the 2014 Icheon Asian Games.
In July 2000, the Sudokwon Landfill Site Management Corporation (SLC) was established as a national body affiliated with the Korean Ministry of Environment, to manage the landfill site serving the capital region of Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi – in a systematic and environmentally sound way. The site deals with the landfill waste of 22 million residents and was previously managed by three local governments from 1992.
Since its establishment, SLC has focused on the development of waste treatment technologies that will enable it to manage the capital's landfill site in more systematic and sanitary manner. This has included research that has led to patents on leachate treatment technology, landfill technology and more. By partnering environmentally-sound management with advanced technology, the odour generated by the site has been greatly reduced, creating a more pleasant living environment for local residents.