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How to throw away batteries in Korea

건전지geonjeonji

Short answer: Battery collection box (폐건전지 수거함).

Where it goes

Battery collection box폐건전지 수거함
  1. Put them in a battery collection box — at the 주민센터, apartment complexes, schools, or electronics and watch shops.

About this bin

Batteries go in battery collection boxes at community service centres (주민센터), apartments, schools and some shops. Read the full guide →

Ask in Korean

Show this to the building manager or a neighbour: 이거 어디에 버려요? — “Where do I throw this away?”

Sources

Last checked October 13, 2026. Rules can differ by district.

Rules in your city

Collection days, times and large-waste booking differ by city and district.

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