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How to throw away fluorescent tubes and bulbs in Korea

형광등hyeonggwangdeung

Short answer: Lamp collection box (폐형광등 수거함).

Where it goes

Lamp collection box폐형광등 수거함
  1. Put unbroken lamps in a lamp collection box at the 주민센터 or your apartment complex.

About this bin

Unbroken fluorescent lamps and LED bulbs go in lamp collection boxes at the 주민센터 or apartment complexes. 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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