Yongin City announced Wednesday that it has lifted the supply restrictions imposed on retailers to stabilize the supply of volume-based waste bags, which had been in short supply due to the fallout from the Middle East war.
In Yongin, rising raw material prices stemming from the Middle East war, combined with a surge in demand for waste bags, drove daily sales to as high as 1.73 million bags — roughly 13 times normal levels. As a result, temporary shortages occurred in some parts of the city.
To address the supply instability, Yongin City launched stabilization measures in March this year, focusing on expanding production and improving the distribution system. The city adjusted contracts to ease the burden on manufacturers facing higher raw material costs and worked to secure a stable production base. It also prioritized increasing output of 10-liter and 20-liter bags, where demand was concentrated.
In addition, the city partnered with Yongin Urban Corporation to overhaul the distribution structure, shifting retailer ordering to online and ARS-based systems to improve supply efficiency and inventory management. Yongin City currently holds a surplus of more than 10 million bags.
With ample supply now secured, the shortage of volume-based waste bags has been resolved.
"We secured sufficient inventory amid the surge in demand and built a supply system that minimized inconvenience to residents," a Yongin City official said. "We will continue to respond preemptively to supply and demand fluctuations to maintain a stable supply system."
