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How to throw away used cooking oil in Korea

폐식용유pyesigyongyu

Short answer: Used cooking oil container (폐식용유 수거함).

Where it goes

Used cooking oil container폐식용유 수거함
  1. Let it cool.
  2. Pour it into the used cooking oil collection container (폐식용유 수거함) — many apartment complexes have one.
  3. No container nearby? Ask your building manager or district office.

The national recycling guideline says waste cooking oil goes in its own collection container. Do not pour it down the sink.

About this bin

Used cooking oil goes in its own collection container — many apartment complexes have one. 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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