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How to throw away drink cans in Korea

음료캔eumnyokaen

Short answer: Can and metal recycling (캔류 · 고철).

Where it goes

Cans and metal캔류 · 고철
  1. Empty it.
  2. Crush it if you can.

About this bin

Cans and scrap metal are recycled for free: empty, rinse and crush cans; remove plastic parts. 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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