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How to throw away small appliances in Korea

소형 가전sohyeong gajeon

Short answer: Small appliance collection box (소형 폐가전 수거함) (rules vary by district).

Where it goes

Small appliance box소형 폐가전 수거함
  1. Use the small appliance collection box at the 주민센터 or your apartment complex.
  2. Five or more small appliances together can also go by free pickup (1599-0903).

Examples on the pickup list: vacuum cleaner, humidifier, fan heater, air fryer, projector.

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

Small appliances go in small e-waste collection boxes, or five or more together can be collected free (1599-0903). 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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