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How to throw away butane gas canister in Korea

부탄가스butangaseu

Short answer: Can and metal recycling (캔류 · 고철); or, depending on its condition, special sack for non-burnables (rules vary by district).

Where it goes

Cans and metal캔류 · 고철

Or: Special sack for non-burnables 특수규격마대 — see the steps below.

  1. Use it until completely empty.
  2. Outdoors, away from fire, make a hole to release any gas — as your district asks.
  3. Put it with cans.

If gas or contents remain, it must not go in with cans: Seoul asks for a special sack, because of the risk of explosion.

Check your district. This item is handled differently in some cities and districts. Your building notice or district office website has the final word.

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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